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Title: Image analysis techniques for vertebra anomaly detection in X-ray images
Author (s): Das, Mohammed (Mohammed Sadiq), 1985-
Advisor(s): Ercal, Fikret
Stanley, R. Joe
Issue Date: 2008
Publisher: University of Missouri--Rolla i.e.[Missouri University of Science and Technology]
Citation: Das, Mohammed. "Image analysis Techniques for Vertebra Anomaly Detection in X-Ray Images." Master's Thesis, Computer Science, University of Missouri-Rolla, 2008.
Abstract: "In this research, imaging techniques are investigated for the analysis and detection of abnormalities in cervical and lumbar vertebrae. Detecting vertebra anomalies pertaining to osteoarthritis such as claw, traction and anterior osteophytes can aide in treatment plans for the patient. New size invariant features were developed for the detection of claw, traction and anterior osteophytes in cervical spine vertebrae. Using a K-means clustering and nearest centroid classification approach, the results were generated that were capable of discriminating cervical vertebrae for presence of anomalies related to osteophytes. The techniques developed can be integrated into systems based on querying spine images to be classified for such anomalies. Computed tomography (CT) scan images of lumbar spine models are investigated and three dimensional models are generated for studying the shape and structure of the lumbar spine. Using the 3D models, techniques are developed for the detection of traction in lumbar x-ray images. Using K-means clustering and nearest centroid classification, attempts are made to classify lumbar spine images based on presence of traction"--Abstract, leaf iii.
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titleImage analysis techniques for vertebra anomaly detection in X-ray images
contributor.advisorErcal, Fikret
contributor.advisorStanley, R. Joe
contributor.authorDas, Mohammed (Mohammed Sadiq), 1985-
contributor.sponsorNational Library of Medicine
subject.LCSHCervical vertebrae -- Abnormalities -- Diagnosis.
subject.LCSHImage processing -- Digital techniques.
subject.LCSHSpine -- Radiography.
subject.LCSHVertebrae -- Abnormalities -- Diagnosis.
date.issued2008
publisherUniversity of Missouri--Rolla i.e.[Missouri University of Science and Technology]
identifier.citationDas, Mohammed. "Image analysis Techniques for Vertebra Anomaly Detection in X-Ray Images." Master's Thesis, Computer Science, University of Missouri-Rolla, 2008.
identifier.oclc213813242
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descriptionDegree granted by Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly known as University of Missouri--Rolla.
descriptionIncludes bibliographical references (p. 87-88).
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descriptionThesis (M.S.)--Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2008.
descriptionTitle from title screen of thesis/dissertation PDF file (viewed March 24, 2008)
descriptionVita.
description.abstract"In this research, imaging techniques are investigated for the analysis and detection of abnormalities in cervical and lumbar vertebrae. Detecting vertebra anomalies pertaining to osteoarthritis such as claw, traction and anterior osteophytes can aide in treatment plans for the patient. New size invariant features were developed for the detection of claw, traction and anterior osteophytes in cervical spine vertebrae. Using a K-means clustering and nearest centroid classification approach, the results were generated that were capable of discriminating cervical vertebrae for presence of anomalies related to osteophytes. The techniques developed can be integrated into systems based on querying spine images to be classified for such anomalies. Computed tomography (CT) scan images of lumbar spine models are investigated and three dimensional models are generated for studying the shape and structure of the lumbar spine. Using the 3D models, techniques are developed for the detection of traction in lumbar x-ray images. Using K-means clustering and nearest centroid classification, attempts are made to classify lumbar spine images based on presence of traction"--Abstract, leaf iii.
description.
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by Mohammed Das.
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rightsThese materials are protected under copyright by the original author.
language.ISO639-2eng
format.extentix, 89 p. : ill., digital, PDF file.
date.accessioned2008-03-24T17:07:38Z
date.available2008-03-24T17:07:41Z
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