Volume 20 No 13 (2022)
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A Survey focusing on the various medical imaging techniques for the assessment of Osteoarthritis
Tejaswini N P, Dr. Gururaj Murtugudde
Abstract
In contemporary healthcare, musculoskeletal ailments and articular disorders pose significant challenges, primarily afflicting older populations. Among these conditions, osteoarthritis (OA) commonly targets the human knee joint. While OA can impact various joints such as the spine, fingers, thumbs, hips, knees, and toes, its prevalence is notably high in the knee and hip joints. This discussion focuses specifically on knee joints. Knee osteoarthritis presents a formidable health concern, characterized by severe pain and the potential for lasting disability. Its detection often relies on assessing changes in internal knee tissues, including cartilage, meniscus, and subchondral cartilage. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) serves as a crucial diagnostic tool, offering detailed images of the knee joint to measure structural alterations. MRI utilizes powerful magnets, radio waves, and sophisticated software to generate comprehensive internal body images.
Keywords
Osteoarthritis (OA), MR Images, Cartilage, knee segmentation.
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