Fig. 4From: T1ρ magnetic resonance imaging quantification of early articular cartilage degeneration in a rabbit modelShown were sections of H&E stained (×100) FCC from Group e, and the experimental sides of Group a-d. The normal morphology of chondrocytes in Group a-d gradually disappeared, and fibrosis of the ECM was observed, indicating early degeneration in the FCC of the experimental sideBack to article page