External validation of the deep learning system "SpineNet" for grading radiological features of degeneration on MRIs of the lumbar spine.

Alexandra Grob Markus LoiblAmir JamaludinSebastian WinklhoferJeremy C T FairbankTamas F FeketeFrançois PorchetAnne F Mannion

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2022)

SN is a robust and reliable tool with the ability to grade degenerative features such as PG, SL or CCS in lumbar MRIs with moderate to substantial agreement compared to the current gold-standard, the radiologist. It is a valuable alternative for analyzing MRIs from large cohorts for diagnostic and research purposes.

Keyphrases

deep learning
minimally invasive
high intensity
machine learning
artificial intelligence