In animal models articular cartilage has been demonstrated to change in thickness and volume during extended periods of non-weight bearing. An accurate and reproducible magnetic resonance imaging method of non-invasively quantitating articular cartilage volumes has been developed and validated. We are using this method to follow the volume of the patellar articular cartilage in patients with recent ankle fractures who are non-weight bearing in that lower extremity. Cartilage volumes are measured on the day of the initial hospital visit and at intervals through their course of healing and recovery.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
5P41RR002305-19
Application #
6657641
Study Section
Project Start
2002-09-01
Project End
2003-08-31
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
19
Fiscal Year
2002
Total Cost
$225,543
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Pennsylvania
Department
Type
DUNS #
042250712
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19104
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