Table 5

Mean±SD change in medial dGEMRIC index (ms) according to 9% weight loss cut-off point

RegionGroup 1 (n=25) (weight loss ≥9%)Group 2 (n=28) (gained weight, no change or weight loss <9%)
Medial dGEMRIC45±116−16±88
Medial dGEMRIC (BMI corrected)22±114−18±90
  • BMI, body mass index; dGEMRIC, delayed gadolinium-enhanced MRI of cartilage.