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Table 4 Summary of scores according to morphology of cartilage

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

Cartilage type

Number

Time point post ACI (months)

Thickness (mm)

OsScore

MOD score

MRI score

In graft patients

      

   Hyaline-like

5

19.8 ± 11.2

2.1 ± 0.7

8.9 ± 1.1

18.6 ± 2.2

1.3 ± 1.5

   H/F mixed

11

14.4 ± 5.8

2.4 ± 1.5

6.6 ± 1.4

15.8 ± 3.8

1.8 ± 1.1

   Fibrocartilage-like

7

12.0 ± 2.5

2.8 ± 1.9

5.0 ± 1.7

13.2 ± 4.5

1.6 ± 1.6

In controls

      

   Hyaline-like (except fibrocartilage meniscus)

3

 

1.8 ± 0.5

9.4 ± 0.3

20.8 ± 2.1

N/A

  1. ACI = autologous chondrocyte implantation; H/F, hyaline/fibrocartilage; MOD = modified O'Driscoll; MRI = magnetic resonance imaging; N/A, not available; OsScore = score devised in the laboratory in Oswestry.
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Arthritis Research & Therapy

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