There has been a significant increase from 2010 to 2016 in the number of people suffering
from spine problems. The automatic image segmentation of the spine obtained from a …

Vertebrae localization, segmentation and identification in CT images is key to numerous
clinical applications. While deep learning strategies have brought to this field significant …

Objectives: To explore the feasibility and efficacy of the segmental localization of lumbar
vertebrae by ultrasound (US) compared with X-ray. Methods: From February 2019 to May …

The spine is a vital part of the body's skeletal structure, connecting the entire skeletal
framework and providing stability to the torso, head, and neck. When the spine is diseased …

Lumbar spondylolisthesis is one of the most common spinal diseases. It is caused by the
anterior shift of a lumbar vertebrae relative to subjacent vertebrae. In current clinical …

Objective: Pedicle screw fixation is frequently used in spinal orthopedic surgery. It is widely
known that postmenopausal women suffer from a significant decrease their bone mineral …

Vertebrae localization, segmentation and identification in CT images is key to numerous
clinical applications. While deep learning strategies have brought to this field significant …

Spine landmark detection is of great significance for spinal morphological parameter
assessment and three-dimensional reconstruction of the human spine. This detection task …

In human anatomy, the central nervous system (CNS) acts as a significant processing hub.
CNS is clinically divided into two major parts: the brain and the spinal cord. The spinal cord …

Objectives The accuracy of pedicle screw placement strongly affects the outcome of spinal
surgery and has mainly relied on the surgeons' experience. There is no simple, low-cost …