This study proposes a new deep-learning approach incorporating a superfluity mechanism to categorize knee X-ray images into osteoporosis, osteopenia, and normal classes. The superfluity mechanism suggests the use of two distinct types of blocks. The rationale is that, unlike a conventional serially stacked layer, the superfluity concept involves concatenating multiple layers, enabling features to flow into two branches rather than a single branch.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKnee Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint diseases that may cause physical disability associated with a significant personal and socioeconomic burden. X-ray imaging is the cheapest and most common method to detect Knee (OA). Accurate classification of knee OA can help physicians manage treatment efficiently and slow knee OA progression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCervical spine (CS) fractures or dislocations are medical emergencies that may lead to more serious consequences, such as significant functional disability, permanent paralysis, or even death. Therefore, diagnosing CS injuries should be conducted urgently without any delay. This paper proposes an accurate computer-aided-diagnosis system based on deep learning (AlexNet and GoogleNet) for classifying CS injuries as fractures or dislocations.
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