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Novel Quantitative Imaging for Early Detection of Joint Tissue Injury to Support Early Treatment Strategies

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This paper received funding from the National Institutes of Health NIH R01 AR052784 (CRC).

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  1. Cartilage Restoration Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Kaufmann Medical Building, Suite 911, 3471 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA

    Patricia C. Stepp PhD, Ashley A. Williams MS & Constance Chu MD

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Stepp, P.C., Williams, A.A. & Chu, C. Novel Quantitative Imaging for Early Detection of Joint Tissue Injury to Support Early Treatment Strategies. HSS Jrnl 8, 54–56 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11420-011-9242-z

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