Relationship Between Cartilage Volume Using MRI and Kellgren-Lawrence Radiographic Score in Knee Osteoarthritis With and Without Meniscal Tears

Abstract

These findings showed a significant negative association between cartilage volume and the KL score. The cartilage volume of medial femoral cartilage may be more affected by the severity of osteoarthritis grade than the presence of a meniscal tear. In contrast, the cartilage volume in the lateral tibiofemoral compartment may be easily affected by the presence of a meniscal tear.