Segmentation of Tibia Bone in Ultrasound Images Using Active Shape Models
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چکیده
This paper describes the use of Active Shape Models to segment the tibia bone in ultrasound images. Using CT images from three volunteers, a training set consisting of 60 tibia contours, each represented by 45 labeled points, is first established. After aligning the contours in the training set, a Point Distribution Model (PDM) is generated that includes a mean shape of tibia and six modes of shape variation that explain 98% of the total shape variation. Using the PDM, a new shape can be generated which is further scaled, rotated and translated to match the tibia contour in an ultrasound image. Preliminary results indicate that Active Shape Models provide a useful tool for segmenting leg bones in ultrasound images.
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