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Influence of Scan Resolution, Thresholding, and Reconstruction Algorithm on Computed Tomography-Based Kinematic
Christopher John Tan1,2, William C H Parr1, William R Walsh1
1Surgical and Orthopaedic Research Laboratories, Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2031, Australia.
Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
|August 9, 2017
Summary
Scan resolution, segmentation threshold, and 3D reconstruction algorithms do not significantly impact the accuracy of computed tomography (CT) derived canine tarsal bone kinematics. Kinematic accuracy errors were consistently at subvoxel levels, demonstrating robust results.
Area of Science:
- Biomechanical analysis
- Medical imaging
- Comparative anatomy
Background:
- Radiographic imaging, including computed tomography (CT) and X-ray, is vital for human and animal kinematic studies.
- Higher resolution imaging is often pursued to enhance the precision of 3D bone models.
- The impact of imaging parameters on kinematic accuracy remains under-investigated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the influence of CT scan resolution, segmentation threshold, and 3D reconstruction algorithms on the accuracy of calculated bone kinematics.
- To establish a novel methodology for assessing the accuracy of 3D bone models derived from radiographic data.
- To quantify kinematic accuracy errors in canine tarsal bones under varying imaging conditions.
Main Methods:
- Canine tarsal bones were scanned using CT at two different resolutions.
- DICOM images were processed with three segmentation thresholds and three reconstruction algorithms.
- Known translations and rotations were applied, and kinematic accuracy was measured using an iterative closest point (ICP) algorithm against reference data.
Main Results:
- Kinematic accuracy errors were consistently found to be at subvoxel levels (less than 0.5 mm).
- Variations in scan resolution, segmentation threshold, and reconstruction algorithm did not significantly affect the accuracy of the calculated tarsal bone kinematics.
- Changes in 3D model volume and surface area did not correlate with kinematic accuracy.
Conclusions:
- The accuracy of computed tarsal bone kinematics derived from CT imaging is not significantly influenced by variations in scan resolution, segmentation threshold, or 3D reconstruction algorithm.
- The established novel method provides a reliable framework for assessing kinematic accuracy in 3D bone models.
- Subvoxel accuracy is achievable regardless of the tested imaging and reconstruction parameters, suggesting robustness in current methodologies.
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