Optimal sampling of MRI slices for the assessment of knee cartilage volume for cross-sectional and longitudinal studies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>MRI slices of 1.5 mm thickness have been used in both cross sectional and longitudinal studies of osteoarthritis, but is difficult to apply to large studies as most techniques used in measuring knee cartilage volumes require substant...

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Main Authors: Cicuttini Flavia, Ding Changhai, Zhai Guangju, Jones Graeme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-02-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/6/10