Non-invasive quantification of age-related changes in the vertebral endplate in rats using in vivo DCE-MRI

Abstract Background Small animal models that can mimic degenerative disc disease (DDD) are commonly used to examine DDD progression. However, assessments such as histological studies and macroscopic measurements do not allow for longitudinal studies because they can only be completed after the anima...

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Main Authors: Hui Li, Jia-zhi Yan, Yong-jie Chen, Wei-bo Kang, Jia-xi Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0669-x