Automatic hip geometric feature extraction in DXA imaging using regional random forest.

Journal: Journal of X-ray science and technology
Published Date: Jan 1, 2019

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hip fracture is considered one of the salient disability factors across the global population. People with hip fractures are prone to become permanently disabled or die from complications. Although currently the premier determiner, bone mineral density has some notable limitations in terms of hip fracture risk assessment.

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  • Dildar Hussain
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Electronics and Information, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
  • Seung-Moo Han
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Electronics and Information, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
  • Tae-Seong Kim
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Electronics and Information, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Republic of Korea.

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