Detection of Modic changes in MR images of spine using local binary patterns

摘要

Background and objective: With increase in prevalence of lower back pain, fast and reliable computer aided methods for clinical diagnosis associated with the same is needed for improving the healthcare reach. The magnetic resonance images exhibit a change in signal intensity on the vertebral body close to end plates, which are termed as Modic changes (MC), and are known to be clear indicators of lower back pain. The current work deals with computer aided methods for automating the classification of signal changes between normal and degenerate cases so as to aid physicians in precise and suitable diagnosis for the ailment.