TABLE 3.
Average T1 (in Milliseconds) Relaxation Times (Mean ± Standard Deviation, n = 10) before and after Contrast Agent Injection for Each Cartilage Region
| Femur | Tibia | Patella | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before (T1) | 1239 ± 145 | 1235 ± 148 | 1304 ± 114 | 1244 ± 134 |
| After (T1) | 639 ± 235 | 621 ± 193 | 658 ± 252 | 643 ± 227 |