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Comparison of average T2 relaxation times of articular cartilage (in different compartments) in healthy volunteers and in osteoarthritis patients
| Compartments of articular cartilage | Healthy volunteers (n = 10), mean ± SD | Osteoarthritis patients (n = 25), mean ± SD | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average T2 relaxation time (in ms) | |||
| MFC | 45.79 ± 7.44 | 54.10 ± 11.98 | 0.049 |
| MTC | 45.04 ± 8.02 | 54.40 ± 10.70 | 0.016 |
| LFC | 45.79 ± 7.02 | 54.60 ± 8.70 | 0.007 |
| LTC | 47.27 ± 6.9 | 55.20 ± 8.90 | 0.016 |
