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Cell Biology
Cartilage and Ligament Biology
1. Introduction to Musculoskeletal Connective Tissues
2. Cartilage Biology
3. Ligament Biology
4. Pathophysiology and Disease
5. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
6. Treatment and Management Strategies
7. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
8. Future Directions and Emerging Concepts
5.
Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
5.1.
Physical Examination
5.1.1.
Inspection Techniques
5.1.2.
Palpation Methods
5.1.3.
Range of Motion Assessment
5.1.4.
Stability Testing
5.1.4.1.
Ligament-specific Tests
5.1.4.2.
Joint Laxity Evaluation
5.1.5.
Functional Assessment
5.2.
Imaging Modalities
5.2.1.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
5.2.1.1.
T1-weighted Sequences
5.2.1.2.
T2-weighted Sequences
5.2.1.3.
Specialized Sequences
5.2.1.3.1.
Proton Density
5.2.1.3.2.
STIR Sequences
5.2.1.3.3.
Gradient Echo
5.2.1.4.
Cartilage-specific Imaging
5.2.1.4.1.
T2 Mapping
5.2.1.4.2.
dGEMRIC
5.2.1.4.3.
T1rho Mapping
5.2.2.
Computed Tomography
5.2.2.1.
Bone Detail Assessment
5.2.2.2.
CT Arthrography
5.2.3.
Ultrasound Imaging
5.2.3.1.
Real-time Assessment
5.2.3.2.
Dynamic Evaluation
5.2.4.
Conventional Radiography
5.2.4.1.
Joint Space Assessment
5.2.4.2.
Alignment Evaluation
5.3.
Arthroscopic Evaluation
5.3.1.
Indications and Contraindications
5.3.2.
Cartilage Grading Systems
5.3.3.
Ligament Assessment
5.3.4.
Therapeutic Applications
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