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. 2015 Jan 13;11(2):242–253. doi: 10.1007/s12015-014-9581-5

Table 2.

ICRS visual histological assessment scale

Feature Score
I. Surface
 Smooth/continuous 3
 Discontinuities/irregularities 0
II. Matrix
 Hyaline 3
 Mixture: hyaline/fibrocartilage 2
 Fibrocartilage 1
 Fibrous tissue 0
III. Cell distribution
 Columnar 3
 Mixed/columnar-clusters 2
 Clusters 1
 Individual cells/disorganized 0
IV. Cell population viability
 Predominantly viable 3
 Partially viable 1
 <10 % viable 0
V. Subchondral Bone
 Normal 3
 Increased remodeling 2
 Bone necrosis/granulation tissue 1
 Detached/fracture/callus at base 0
VI. Cartilage mineralization (calcified cartilage)
 Normal 3
 Abnormal/inappropriate location 0