Knee landmarks detection via deep learning for automatic imaging evaluation of trochlear dysplasia and patellar height.

Journal: European radiology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To develop and validate a deep learning-based approach to automatically measure the patellofemoral instability (PFI) indices related to patellar height and trochlear dysplasia in knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.

Authors

  • Roberto M Barbosa
    Center of MicroElectroMechanical Systems (CMEMS), University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal. roberto.mbarbosa@dei.uminho.pt.
  • Luís Serrador
    Center of MicroElectroMechanical Systems (CMEMS), University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal.
  • Manuel Vieira da Silva
    Department of Orthopaedics, Trofa Saúde Braga Centro Hospital, Braga, Portugal.
  • Carlos Sampaio Macedo
    Department of Radiology, Trofa Saúde Braga Centro Hospital, Braga, Portugal.
  • Cristina P Santos