FingerNet: Deep learning-based robust finger joint detection from radiographs

Sungmin Lee, Minsuk Choi, Hyun Soo Choi, Moon Seok Park, Sungroh Yoon

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Abstract

Radiographic image assessment is the most common method used to measure physical maturity and diagnose growth disorders, hereditary diseases and rheumatoid arthritis, with hand radiography being one of the most frequently used techniques due to its simplicity and minimal exposure to radiation. Finger joints are considered as especially important factors in hand skeleton examination. Although several automation methods for finger joint detection have been proposed, low accuracy and reliability are hindering full-scale adoption into clinical fields. In this paper, we propose FingerNet, a novel approach for the detection of all finger joints from hand radiograph images based on convolutional neural networks, which requires little user intervention. The system achieved 98.02% average detection accuracy for 130 test data sets containing over 1,950 joints. Further analysis was performed to verify the system robustness against factors such as epiphysis and metaphysis in different age groups.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference
Subtitle of host publicationEngineering for Healthy Minds and Able Bodies, BioCAS 2015 - Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479972333
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Dec 2015
Event11th IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2015 - Atlanta, United States
Duration: 22 Oct 201524 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameIEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference: Engineering for Healthy Minds and Able Bodies, BioCAS 2015 - Proceedings

Conference

Conference11th IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, BioCAS 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAtlanta
Period22/10/1524/10/15

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