March 3, 2026Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open0 citationsOpen Access

Exploratory analysis of the 2-year changes in knee cartilage thickness and transverse relaxation time (T2) in ACL-injured versus healthy participants

SHSimon HergerUniversity of Basel WWWolfgang WirthParacelsus Medical University CNCorina NüeschUniversity of Basel

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Cartilage thinning is significantly greater in ACL-injured knees compared to healthy ones, indicating early signs of osteoarthritis.
The study identified key metrics for cartilage thickness and T2 changes over two years, emphasizing the relevance of these measures.
An observational analysis compared knee cartilage metrics between ACL-injured and healthy participants over a two-year period.
These findings highlight the importance of establishing thresholds for cartilage health to detect early osteoarthritis.

Resumen

ACL-injured knees displayed greater cartilage thinning, particularly using location-independent measures. Change in T2, in contrast, was limited and not specific to injury. Our findings underscore the need for relevant thresholds of cartilage thickness and T2 changes, to define early OA.

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