Potential predictive value of axial T2 mapping at 3 Tesla MRI in patients with untreated patellar cartilage defects over a mean follow-up of four years

ObjectiveThe objective was to demonstrate the potential of axial T2 mapping for quantification of untreated early-stage patellar cartilage lesions over time and to assess its capability as a potential predictive marker for future progression.Study design & methodsThirty patients (mean age, 36.7 ± 11.1 years; 16 males), with early-stage patellar cartilage defects (≤ICRS grade 2) at baseline and no treatment during follow up (4.0 ± 1.6 years) were...