Abstract:In this study, we examined the variation in T1 relaxation times in a mild OA model of surgically grooved (sharp and blunt) articular cartilage of equine carpal joints. The study revealed that T1 relaxation time is significantly increased in bluntly-grooved cartilage with respect to control cartilage. No significant differences between sharply-grooved and control groups were seen for T1 relaxation. Moreover, strong variations in T1 relaxation times and proteoglycan (PG) contents were observed in the superficial… Show more
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