Inspired by the locomotive advantages that an articulated spine enables in quadrupedal animals, we explore and quantify the energetic effect that an articulated spine has in legged robots. We compare two model instances of a conceptual planar quadrup...
International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
Mar 6, 2018
PURPOSE: We propose a framework for automatic and accurate detection of steeply inserted needles in 2D ultrasound data using convolution neural networks. We demonstrate its application in needle trajectory estimation and tip localization.
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
Feb 9, 2018
PURPOSE: In past decades, the role of sagittal alignment has been widely demonstrated in the setting of spinal conditions. As several parameters can be affected, identifying the driver of the deformity is the cornerstone of a successful treatment app...
International journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery
Mar 30, 2017
PURPOSE: Percutaneous spinal needle insertion procedures often require proper identification of the vertebral level to effectively and safely deliver analgesic agents. The current clinical method involves "blind" identification of the vertebral level...
Spinal posture is a crucial input in biomechanical models and an essential factor in ergonomics investigations to evaluate risk of low back injury. In vivo measurement of spinal posture through the common motion capture techniques is limited to equip...
Computerized medical imaging and graphics : the official journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society
Apr 8, 2016
Automatic vertebra recognition, including the identification of vertebra locations and naming in multiple image modalities, are highly demanded in spinal clinical diagnoses where large amount of imaging data from various of modalities are frequently ...
The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society
Dec 1, 2025
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Degenerative scoliosis (DS) is a common spinal disorder among adults, characterized by lateral curvature of the spine. Recent advancements in biplanar full-body imaging, a low-dose and weight-bearing X-ray modality, facilitate saf...
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