Table 1

Scoring key for murine knees

Score
Edge
Proteoglycans
Open lacuna
Non-calcified layer
Synovial lining
Blood in cavity
Pannus tongues

0
Smooth
> 90% present
None
> 90% present
1 even
Absent
Absent
1
Rough
> 50% present
Some
> 50% present
< 50% 2 layers
Present
Present
2

< 50% present
Many
< 50% present
> 50% 2 layers


3

< 10% present

< 10% present
2 layers


4




> 2 layers



Milici et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2008 10:R14   doi:10.1186/ar2365

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