Table 2 Macroscopic scoring parameters
From: Alterative effects of an oral alginate extract on experimental rabbit osteoarthritis
Articular cartilage abnormality | Score | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
Fissure | None | Very small | 1 small | 2 small or l large | 3 small or 2 large |
Osteophytes | None | Very small | Small | Medium | Large |
Fibrillation | None | Noticeable | Moderate | Marked | Extensively severe |
Ulceration | None | Mild | Moderate | Focally severe | Extensively severe |
Loss of superficial layer | Normal | Slight | Moderate | Focally severe | Extensively severe |