Fig. 5

Correlations between Mankin score and DT imaging, T2 mapping, LIPA, and ICRS grade. Although DT imaging, T2 mapping, and ICRS grade showed strong correlations with Mankin score, LIPA had a weaker correlation than MRI with Mankin score. DT diffusion tensor, ICRS International Cartilage Repair Society, LIPA laser-induced photoacoustic