"MR imaging can be used for postoperative control and cartilage healing and includes the assessment of defect filling, the peripheral integration and morphologic characteristics of cartilage and subchondral. MRI sequences most commonly used for the evaluation of cartilage are proton density weighted, intermediate weighted images and T2 weighted images with and without fat saturation and 3D images 4,5."
Expected headings
"History"
"Radiographic features"
"MRI"
"Signal characteristics"
"Radiological report"
"Fibrocartilage has a different structure, mechanical and biochemical properties and lacks the stability and durability of normal articular cartilage. Therefore clinical results tend to fade over time which leads to less successful outcomes in longer follow-up intervals and athletic, high demand patients 2,7."