The comparison of the performance of 3 T and 7 T T2 mapping for untreated low-grade cartilage lesions

The change in T2 values acquired with 3 T 3D-TESS appears to be reflecting subtle changes of cartilage composition in the course of low-grade lesion development. 7 T T2 mapping does not reflect these changes probably due to completely decayed short T2 component.