Development of a Machine Learning Algorithm to Correlate Lumbar Disc Height on X-rays with Disc Bulging or Herniation

Development of a Machine Learning Algorithm to Correlate Lumbar Disc Height on X-rays with Disc Bulging or Herniation

Lumbar disc bulging or herniation (LDBH) is one of the major causes of spinal stenosis and related nerve compression, and its severity is the major determinant for spine surgery. MRI of the spine is the most important diagnostic tool for evaluating the need for surgical intervention in patients with...

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Main Authors: Pao-Chun Lin, Wei-Shan Chang, Kai-Yuan Hsiao, Hon-Man Liu, Ben-Chang Shia, Ming-Chih Chen, Po-Yu Hsieh, Tseng-Wei Lai, Feng-Huei Lin, Che-Cheng Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
lumbar disc bulging
herniated intervertebral disc
disc height
machine learning
decision tree
plain radiography
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14/2/134

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