Table 3 T1ρ values (ms) for articular cartilage on the tibial plateau
Superficial (anterior) | Deep (anterior) | Superficial (posterior) | Deep (posterior) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Meniscal tear group | 52.0 ± 4.3 | 41.3 ± 3.7 | 53.1 ± 5.1 | 42.8 ± 4.3 |
Control group | 46.7 ± 5.4 | 39.6 ± 5.0 | 46.0 ± 4.9 | 41.3 ± 4.8 |
P-value | <0.05 | 0.28 | <0.05 | 0.55 |
Comparison between the OA severity groups | ||||
Normal (n = 12) | 51.7 ± 4.5 | 41.6 ± 3.9 | 52.9 ± 5.5 | 43.0 ± 4.9 |
Mild OA (n = 10) | 51.8 ± 4.3 | 40.4 ± 3.3 | 52.3 ± 4.8 | 41.6 ± 3.6 |
P-value | 1.00 | 0.49 | 0.37 | 0.22 |
Comparison between genders | ||||
Male (n = 15) | 52.5 ± 5.0 | 41.6 ± 4.3 | 55.0 ± 4.7 | 42.5 ± 4.7 |
Female (n = 7) | 50.6 ± 2.4 | 40.6 ± 2.3 | 51.0 ± 5.3 | 42.4 ± 4.1 |
P-value | 0.70 | 0.64 | 0.19 | 0.97 |