Title :
The processing and recognition of X-rays of spine tumor
Author :
Xiang-Qi, Wu ; Ji-Rong, Liu ; Wu, Q.-Q.
Author_Institution :
Northern Jiao Tong Univ., Beijing, China
Abstract :
The processing and analysis of X-ray images of spine tumors using digital image processing techniques is discussed. Two highly effective methods are presented for extracting the shape and construction characteristics. Then fuzzy techniques are used to classify the spinal diseases from these characteristics. Experimental results disclosed that these techniques are highly accurate in the diagnosis of the tumors on spine and other abnormalities. The fuzzy techniques presented provide a firm base for implementing automatic recognition and establishment of an expert system for spinal diseases
Keywords :
X-ray applications; computerised pattern recognition; computerised picture processing; diagnostic radiography; fuzzy set theory; medical diagnostic computing; X-rays; classification; computerised pattern recognition; digital image processing; expert system; fuzzy techniques; medical diagnosis; spinal abnormalities; spinal diseases; spine tumor; Biomedical computing; Cancer; Diseases; Image analysis; Image edge detection; Image processing; Neoplasms; Ribs; Spine; X-rays;
Conference_Titel :
Pattern Recognition, 1988., 9th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0878-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICPR.1988.28399
