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Table 2 Features assessed for magnetic resonance image score

From: Autologous chondrocyte implantation for cartilage repair: monitoring its success by magnetic resonance imaging and histology

Feature

Score

Surface integrity and contour

1 = normal or near normal, 0 = abnormal

Cartilage signal in graft region

1 = normal or near normal, 0 = abnormal

Cartilage thickness

1 = normal or near normal, 0 = abnormal

Changes in underlying bone

1 = normal or near normal, 0 = abnormal

Maximum total possible

4