AI and Deep Learning for Automated Segmentation and Quantitative Measurement of Spinal Structures in MRI
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| author | Shastry, Praveen Sonawane, Bhawana Mohan, Kavya Kumarasami, Naveen Sripadraj, Raghotham D, Anandakumar R, Keerthana M, Mounigasri SP, Kaviya Venkatesh, Kishore Prasath Subramanian, Bargava Sivasailam, Kalyan |
| author_facet | Shastry, Praveen Sonawane, Bhawana Mohan, Kavya Kumarasami, Naveen Sripadraj, Raghotham D, Anandakumar R, Keerthana M, Mounigasri SP, Kaviya Venkatesh, Kishore Prasath Subramanian, Bargava Sivasailam, Kalyan |
| contents | Background: Accurate spinal structure measurement is crucial for assessing spine health and diagnosing conditions like spondylosis, disc herniation, and stenosis. Manual methods for measuring intervertebral disc height and spinal canal diameter are subjective and time-consuming. Automated solutions are needed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reproducibility in clinical practice.
Purpose: This study develops an autonomous AI system for segmenting and measuring key spinal structures in MRI scans, focusing on intervertebral disc height and spinal canal anteroposterior (AP) diameter in the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic regions. The goal is to reduce clinician workload, enhance diagnostic consistency, and improve assessments.
Methods: The AI model leverages deep learning architectures, including UNet, nnU-Net, and CNNs. Trained on a large proprietary MRI dataset, it was validated against expert annotations. Performance was evaluated using Dice coefficients and segmentation accuracy.
Results: The AI model achieved Dice coefficients of 0.94 for lumbar, 0.91 for cervical, and 0.90 for dorsal spine segmentation (D1-D12). It precisely measured spinal parameters like disc height and canal diameter, demonstrating robustness and clinical applicability.
Conclusion: The AI system effectively automates MRI-based spinal measurements, improving accuracy and reducing clinician workload. Its consistent performance across spinal regions supports clinical decision-making, particularly in high-demand settings, enhancing spinal assessments and patient outcomes. |
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| spellingShingle | AI and Deep Learning for Automated Segmentation and Quantitative Measurement of Spinal Structures in MRI Shastry, Praveen Sonawane, Bhawana Mohan, Kavya Kumarasami, Naveen Sripadraj, Raghotham D, Anandakumar R, Keerthana M, Mounigasri SP, Kaviya Venkatesh, Kishore Prasath Subramanian, Bargava Sivasailam, Kalyan Image and Video Processing Artificial Intelligence 92C55, 68T07, 68U10, 62P10, 65D18 Background: Accurate spinal structure measurement is crucial for assessing spine health and diagnosing conditions like spondylosis, disc herniation, and stenosis. Manual methods for measuring intervertebral disc height and spinal canal diameter are subjective and time-consuming. Automated solutions are needed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reproducibility in clinical practice. Purpose: This study develops an autonomous AI system for segmenting and measuring key spinal structures in MRI scans, focusing on intervertebral disc height and spinal canal anteroposterior (AP) diameter in the cervical, lumbar, and thoracic regions. The goal is to reduce clinician workload, enhance diagnostic consistency, and improve assessments. Methods: The AI model leverages deep learning architectures, including UNet, nnU-Net, and CNNs. Trained on a large proprietary MRI dataset, it was validated against expert annotations. Performance was evaluated using Dice coefficients and segmentation accuracy. Results: The AI model achieved Dice coefficients of 0.94 for lumbar, 0.91 for cervical, and 0.90 for dorsal spine segmentation (D1-D12). It precisely measured spinal parameters like disc height and canal diameter, demonstrating robustness and clinical applicability. Conclusion: The AI system effectively automates MRI-based spinal measurements, improving accuracy and reducing clinician workload. Its consistent performance across spinal regions supports clinical decision-making, particularly in high-demand settings, enhancing spinal assessments and patient outcomes. |
| title | AI and Deep Learning for Automated Segmentation and Quantitative Measurement of Spinal Structures in MRI |
| topic | Image and Video Processing Artificial Intelligence 92C55, 68T07, 68U10, 62P10, 65D18 |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.11281 |