Methods are disclosed for assessing the condition of a cartilage in a joint, particularly in a human knee. The methods include converting an image such as an MRI to a three dimensional map of the cartilage. The cartilage map can be correlated to a movement pattern of the joint to assess the affect of...http://www.google.com/patents/US8112142?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8112142 - Assessing the condition of a joint and devising treatment