Deep learning assisted segmentation of the lumbar intervertebral disc: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: In recent years, deep learning (DL) technology has been increasingly used for the diagnosis and treatment of lumbar intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration. This study aims to evaluate the performance of DL technology for IVD segmentation in magnetic resonance (MR) images and explore improvement strategies.

Authors

  • Aobo Wang
    Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 5 JingYuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China.
  • Congying Zou
    Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 5 JingYuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China.
  • Shuo Yuan
  • Ning Fan
    Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 5 JingYuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China.
  • Peng Du
    Auckland Bioengineering Institute, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Tianyi Wang
    College of Physical Education, Qiqihar University, Qiqihar 161000, China.
  • Lei Zang
    Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 5 JingYuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China. zanglei@ccmu.edu.cn.