Textural Features from Quantitative MRI Using T2 Relaxation Times Correlate with Histological Cartilage Degeneration: An Ex-Vivo Study
Objective To assess the relationship between textural features derived from quantitative MRI (T2 mapping) and histological signs of cartilage degeneration. Design Ten fresh non-frozen knees from body donors were measured at 7T and 3T scanners using 3D-Double Echo Steady State (3D-DESS) as well as 3D-Triple Echo Steady...