Lumbar spine segmentation using a statistical multi-vertebrae anatomical shape+ pose model
Segmentation of the spinal column from computed tomography (CT) images is a
preprocessing step for a range of image-guided interventions. One intervention that would …
preprocessing step for a range of image-guided interventions. One intervention that would …
Ultrasonic image analysis and image-guided interventions
The fields of medical image analysis and computer-aided interventions deal with reducing
the large volume of digital images (X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance …
the large volume of digital images (X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance …
Automatic localization of the needle target for ultrasound-guided epidural injections
Accurate identification of the needle target is crucial for effective epidural anesthesia.
Currently, epidural needle placement is administered by a manual technique, relying on the …
Currently, epidural needle placement is administered by a manual technique, relying on the …
The state-of-the-art in ultrasound-guided spine interventions
During the last two decades, intra-operative ultrasound (iUS) imaging has been employed
for various surgical procedures of the spine, including spinal fusion and needle injections …
for various surgical procedures of the spine, including spinal fusion and needle injections …
Segmentation of the spinous process and its acoustic shadow in vertebral ultrasound images
Spinal ultrasound imaging is emerging as a low-cost, radiation-free alternative to
conventional X-ray imaging for the clinical follow-up of patients with scoliosis. Currently …
conventional X-ray imaging for the clinical follow-up of patients with scoliosis. Currently …
Spinal needle navigation by tracked ultrasound snapshots
Purpose: Ultrasound (US) guidance in facet joint injections has been reported previously as
an alternative to imaging modalities with ionizing radiation. However, this technique has not …
an alternative to imaging modalities with ionizing radiation. However, this technique has not …
Robotic ultrasound-guided facet joint insertion
J Esteban, W Simson, S Requena Witzig… - International journal of …, 2018 - Springer
Purpose Facet joint insertion is a common treatment of chronic pain in the back and spine.
This procedure is often performed under fluoroscopic guidance, where the staff's repetitive …
This procedure is often performed under fluoroscopic guidance, where the staff's repetitive …
A statistical shape model of soleus muscle morphology in spastic cerebral palsy
This study investigated morphological characteristics of the soleus muscle in cerebral palsy
(CP) and typically develo** (TD) cohorts using a statistical shape model and differentiated …
(CP) and typically develo** (TD) cohorts using a statistical shape model and differentiated …
Bone enhancement in ultrasound using local spectrum variations for guiding percutaneous scaphoid fracture fixation procedures
Purpose The scaphoid bone is the most frequently fractured bone in the wrist. When fracture
fixation is indicated, a screw is inserted into the bone either in an open surgical procedure or …
fixation is indicated, a screw is inserted into the bone either in an open surgical procedure or …
Registration of CT and ultrasound images of the spine with neural network and orientation code mutual information
F Chen, D Wu, H Liao - Medical Imaging and Augmented Reality: 7th …, 2016 - Springer
Pairwise registration of 2D ultrasound (US) and 3D computed tomography (CT) images can
improve the efficiency and safety of image-guided anesthesia in spine surgery. However …
improve the efficiency and safety of image-guided anesthesia in spine surgery. However …