High-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment of Articular Cartilage before and after Marathon Running

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Authors

Anthony Luke · University of California, San Francisco

Christoph Stehling · University of Münster

Robert Stahl · Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Xiaojuan Li · University of California, San Francisco

Terry Kay · University of California, San Francisco

Stephen Takamoto · University of California, San Francisco

Benjamin Ma

Abstract

Runners showed elevated T1ρ and T2 values after a marathon, suggesting biochemical changes in articular cartilage, T1ρ values remain elevated after 3 months of reduced activity. The patellofemoral joint and medial compartment of the knee show the highest signal changes, suggesting they are at higher risk for degeneration.

Topics & Keywords

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

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Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 38, Issue 11, pp. 2273-2280

DOI: 10.1177/0363546510372799

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