Segmentation of magnetic resonance images for diagnostic applications.

• Main Author: Leow, Jiamin.
• Other Authors: Poh Chueh Loo
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: DRNTU::Science::Medicine::Optical instruments
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/45431
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Osteoarthritis (OA) and Bone Marrow Edema (BME) are very common diseases of the knee. They are characterised by the thinning of the joint cartilage and instances of abnormal bone respectively. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been increasing popular in characterization of the knee as it allows f...