[Computer assisted radiological diagnostics of arthritic joint alterations]. / Computerassistierte radiologische Diagnostik arthritischer Gelenkveränderungen.

ABSTRACT

Computer assisted diagnosis (CAD) schemes are currently used in the field of musculoskeletal diseases to quantitatively assess vertebral fractures, joint space narrowing, andr erosion. Most systems work semi-automatically, i.e. they are operator dependent in the selection of anatomical landmarks. Fully automatic programs are currently under development. Some CAD products have already been successfully used in clinical trials.