The relationship between three‐dimensional, MRI‐based morphologic measurements
commonly taken of knee cartilage was examined to determine whether a subset of variables …

There is increasing research on the potential application of diffuse optical spectroscopy and
hyperspectral imaging for characterizing the health of the connective tissues, such as …

Introduction Cartilage lesions or defects are the most common finding during knee
arthroscopy. During arthroscopy, it is often difficult to differentiate between degenerative and …

A new principle for cartilage layer thickness assessments in joints is presented. It is based
on the differences between the absorption spectra of cartilage and subchondral bone …

OBJECTIVE:: Traditionally, histological analysis of cartilage and cartilage repair has been
performed qualitatively. While new techniques and grading systems have attempted to …

OBJECTIVE: Mechanical indentation and ultrasound (US) indentation instruments have
been introduced for quantitative assessment of cartilage properties in vivo. In this study, we …

Objective Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the
progressive loss of articular cartilage. While macroscale degradation of the cartilage …

Arthroscopic assessment of articular tissues is highly subjective and poorly reproducible. To
ensure optimal patient care, quantitative techniques (eg., near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)) …

Improved staging of cartilage degeneration is required, particularly during early stages when
minimal surface damage is visible arthroscopically. Degradation of articular cartilage …

Purpose To directly compare the responsiveness of quantitative imaging measures of
disease progression in knee osteoarthritis (OA). In the medial compartment of the knee …