Abstract
Histologic correlation of the different magnetic resonance (MR) appearances of articular cartilage has not been studied extensively. Therefore, the authors correlated thin (high‐resolution) MR sections of articular cartilage with histologic sections. Human cadaver lumbar facet joints were imaged with a 1‐mm section thickness and a 4‐cm field of view, then sectioned and stained for histologic comparison. MR imaging patterns were identified that correlated with normal cartilage and three histologically different patterns of degeneration.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 41-46 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1992 |
Keywords
- Cartilage, MR, 334.1214
- Comparative studies
- High‐resolution imaging
- Joints, MR, 334.1214
- Spine, MR.334.1214
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging