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Average T2, T1ρ (in Milliseconds) Relaxation Times (Mean ± Standard Deviation, n = 10 for Each Group) for Each Cartilage Region
| Femur | Tibia | Patella | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controls (T2) | 40 ± 3 | 37 ± 4 | 41 ± 2 | 39 ± 2 |
| Patients with OA (T2) | 46 ± 4 | 48 ± 5 | 46 ± 12 | 47 ± 6 |
| Controls (T1ρ) | 52 ± 5 | 47 ± 5 | 46 ± 6 | 48 ± 3 |
| Patients with OA (T1ρ) | 67 ± 8 | 57 ± 11 | 64 ± 13 | 62 ± 8 |
OA, osteoarthritis.
