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Table 1 Histomorphological scoring parameters (Salter et al. 1981)

From: Efficacy evaluation of ethanolic extract of Tamarindus indica L. leaves as possible alternate therapy in septic arthritis model of rabbit

Parameters

Scoring

Cellularity of cartilage

 Normal

0

  < 10%

1

 10–25%

2

 >25%

3

Loss of matrix (erosions)

 Normal

0

 < 10%

1

 10–25%

2

 >25%

3

Cloning of chondrocytes

 Normal

0

 < 10%

1

 10–25%

2

 >25%

3

Adhesions (pannus)

 No Adhesions

0

 Covering only margin of cartilage

1

 Covering < 50%

2

 Covering >50%

3

Grey reads (Red value) a with Safranin-O

 Values more than 160

0

 Values within 140–160

1

 Values within 120–140

2

 Values within 100–120

3

 Values within 80–100

4

  1. aGrey reads had been taken instead of orthochromasia in Salter’s study