Table 2:

Measurements of the DCSA in all patientsa

DCSA on Conventional MR ImagingDCSA on Axial Loaded MR Imaging
1st Measurement56.9 ± 27.843.2 ± 29.3
2nd Measurement54.7 ± 27.342.6 ± 28.0
3rd Measurement54.2 ± 26.843.2 ± 28.3
Averageb55.3 ± 26.843.2 ± 28.2
  • a Values are mean ± SD (mm2).

  • b Average of the 3 measurements.