YOLOv8 algorithm-aided detection of patellar instability or dislocation on knee joint MRI images.

Background: Patellar instability (PI) or patellar dislocation (PD) is challenging to diagnose accurately based on medical history and clinical manifestations alone. While X-ray, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are commonly employed for detecting PI or PD, computer vision has not yet been widely utilized for this purpose.

Purpose: To explore the feasibility of computer vision, specifically the You Only Look Once (YOLO) algorithm, in identifying patellar instability or dislocation.