T2 values of posterior horns of knee menisci in asymptomatic subjects.

PURPOSE: The magnetic resonance (MR) T2 value of cartilage is a reliable indicator of tissue properties and therefore may be used as an objective diagnostic tool in early meniscal degeneration. The purpose of this study was to investigate age, gender, location, and zonal differences in MR T2 value o...

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Main Authors: Shih-Wei Chiang, Ping-Huei Tsai, Yue-Cune Chang, Chao-Ying Wang, Hsiao-Wen Chung, Herng-Sheng Lee, Ming-Chung Chou, Yi-Chih Hsu, Guo-Shu Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3610938?pdf=render