Ultrasound spine image segmentation using multi-scale feature fusion skip-inception U-Net (SIU-Net)
Scoliosis is a 3D spinal deformation where the spine takes a lateral curvature, forming an
angle in the coronal plane. Diagnosis of scoliosis requires periodic detection, and frequent …
angle in the coronal plane. Diagnosis of scoliosis requires periodic detection, and frequent …
Improvement of 3-D ultrasound spine imaging technique using fast reconstruction algorithm
HB Chen, R Zheng, LY Qian, FY Liu… - IEEE Transactions …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Three-dimensional (3-D) freehand ultrasound (US) imaging has been applied to the
investigation of spine deformity. However, it is a challenge for the current 3-D imaging …
investigation of spine deformity. However, it is a challenge for the current 3-D imaging …
Automatic detection and measurement of spinous process curve on clinical ultrasound spine images
The ultrasound (US) imaging technique has been applied to scoliosis assessment, and the
proxy Cobb angle can be acquired on the US coronal images. The spinous process angle …
proxy Cobb angle can be acquired on the US coronal images. The spinous process angle …
Ultrasound to X-ray synthesis generative attentional network (UXGAN) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Standing X-ray radiograph with Cobb's method is the gold standard for scoliosis diagnosis.
However, radiation hazard restricts its application, especially for close follow-up of …
However, radiation hazard restricts its application, especially for close follow-up of …
Ultrasound volume projection image quality selection by ranking from convolutional RankNet
Periodic inspection and assessment are important for scoliosis patients. 3D ultrasound
imaging has become an important means of scoliosis assessment as it is a real-time, cost …
imaging has become an important means of scoliosis assessment as it is a real-time, cost …
Comparison of ultrasound scanning for scoliosis assessment: Robotic versus manual
M Victorova, HHT Lau, TTY Lee… - … Journal of Medical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Ultrasound (US) imaging for scoliosis assessment is challenging for a non‐
experienced operator. The robotic scanning was developed to follow a spinal curvature with …
experienced operator. The robotic scanning was developed to follow a spinal curvature with …
Dual-task ultrasound spine transverse vertebrae segmentation network with contour regularization
Abstract 3D ultrasound imaging has become one of the common diagnosis ways to assess
scoliosis since it is radiation-free, real-time, and low-cost. Spine curvature angle …
scoliosis since it is radiation-free, real-time, and low-cost. Spine curvature angle …
Semi-automatic method for pre-surgery scoliosis classification on X-ray images using Bending Asymmetry Index
Abstract Purpose Bending Asymmetry Index (BAI) has been proposed to characterize the
types of scoliotic curve in three-dimensional ultrasound imaging. Scolioscan has …
types of scoliotic curve in three-dimensional ultrasound imaging. Scolioscan has …
A real‐time freehand 3D ultrasound imaging method for scoliosis assessment
W Jiang, X Chen, C Yu - Journal of applied clinical medical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Real‐time 3D ultrasound has gained popularity in many fields because it can provide
interactive feedback to help acquire high‐quality images or to conduct timely diagnosis …
interactive feedback to help acquire high‐quality images or to conduct timely diagnosis …
Semi-automatic ultrasound curve angle measurement for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Purpose Using X-ray to evaluate adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) conditions is the
clinical gold standard, with potential radiation hazards. 3D ultrasound has demonstrated its …
clinical gold standard, with potential radiation hazards. 3D ultrasound has demonstrated its …