Figure 2.

Bar graphs representing the spectral reflectance percentages (SRPs) of the cartilage plugs at 4 and 12 weeks (4 w and 12 w, respectively) after transplantation. The black bar represents the control cartilage for each group. The SRP values are used as a coincidence index of the spectral reflectance distribution of the repaired cartilage with respect to standard intact cartilage. The SRP₇₀₀ values of the cartilage plugs are used as a coincidence index between 400 and 700 nm in wavelength (left four bars), while the SRP₄₇₀ values of the cartilage plugs are used as a coincidence index between 400 and 470 nm in wavelength (right four bars). Error bars represent the standard deviation of each group.