Quantitative assessment technique based on magnetic resonance image processing for determining the incidence of articular cartilage morbidity

BACKGROUND & MOTIVATION Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is caused by the progressive loss of articular cartilage and the parallel formation of osteocytes leading to tenacious affliction and functional restrictions in the affected joints. Pronouncement of the disease using MR imaging has become prevale...

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Main Author: Krishnaswamy, Abhirami.
Other Authors: Poh Chueh Loo
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/39734