Objective To observe the value of 3. OT MR T1p and T2 mapping for evaluating articular cartilage degeneration of medial femoral condyle in rabbits. Methods Forty rabbits were randomly divided into 2-week group, 4-week group, 6-week group and control group (each n = 10). The knee osteoarthritis models of the right hind limb were established in 2-week, 4-week and 6-week group with braking time of 2, 4 and 6 weeks, respectively. Tip and T2 mapping of the right hind knee joint were perlormed. The rabbits were then sacrificed, the most serious areas...