Table 3

The κ values describing the correlation between increased bone uptakes and MR detected subchondral lesions, osteophytes, and cartilage defects

LocationBone uptake/ subchondral lesionBone
uptake/ osteophyte
Bone uptake/ cartilage defect
Medial tibia0.520.200.54
Medial femur0.790.300.26
Lateral tibia0.590.140.42
Lateral femur0.640.310.15
Patella0.490.030.06
Femoral trochlea0.640.100.18