This book discusses visualization techniques of articular cartilage for both quantitative and qualitative assessment. Articular cartilage is a very thin structure covering the endings of human bones. Thus, even slight changes in its thickness and inner structure may indicate an occurrence or progress of degeneration. The early detection of these factors is crucial for diagnosis and treatment of cartilage degeneration. Research to find treatments to stop or even reverse these degenerative changes is well in progress.
This book discusses visualization techniques of articular cartilage for both quantitative and qualitative assessment. Articular cartilage is a very th...