Development and validation of AI-based automatic measurement of coronal Cobb angles in degenerative scoliosis using sagittal lumbar MRI.

Jasper W van der GraafMiranda L van HooffBram van GinnekenMerel HuismanMatthieu RuttenDominique LamersNikolas LessmannMarinus de Kleuver

Published in: European radiology (2024)

• While often available, MRI images are rarely utilized to determine the severity of degenerative scoliosis. • The presented MRI Cobb angle algorithm is more reliable than humans in patients with degenerative scoliosis. • Radiographic imaging for Cobb angle measurements is mitigated when lumbar MRI images are available.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
deep learning
magnetic resonance imaging
high resolution
minimally invasive
machine learning
convolutional neural network
optical coherence tomography
computed tomography
magnetic resonance
fluorescence imaging