Classification of rheumatoid joint inflammation based on laser imaging.
IEEE Trans Biomed Eng
; 50(3): 375-82, 2003 Mar.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12669994
ABSTRACT
We describe a classification system for a novel imaging method for arthritic finger joints. The basis of this system is a laser imaging technique which is sensitive to the optical characteristics of finger joint tissue. From the laser images acquired at baseline and follow-up, finger joints can automatically be classified according to whether the inflammatory status has improved or worsened. To perform the classification task, various linear and kernel-based systems were implemented and their performances were compared. Based on the results presented in this paper, we conclude that the laser-based imaging permits a reliable classification of pathological finger joints, making it a sensitive method for detecting arthritic changes.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Artrite Reumatoide
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Interpretação de Imagem Assistida por Computador
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Aumento da Imagem
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Articulações dos Dedos
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Lasers
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article