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H K Shashikala1, M B Suresh2

  • 1Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, K S Institute of Technology, Visvesveraya Technological University; hk.shashikala@jainuniversity.ac.in.

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This study introduces an improved AI model for early knee osteoarthritis (KOA) detection using X-ray images. The enhanced XceptionNet achieved 97% accuracy, aiding in timely diagnosis and better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology and Medical Imaging
  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
  • Computational Pathology

Background:

  • Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a widespread degenerative joint disease with no cure, necessitating early detection for effective management.
  • Manual interpretation of X-ray images for KOA diagnosis is prone to variability and inaccuracies due to differences in radiologist expertise.
  • Automated systems using machine learning show promise for KOA detection, but higher accuracy, especially for early stages, remains a critical goal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the accuracy of early-stage knee osteoarthritis detection from X-ray images using an improved deep learning model.
  • To address challenges like dataset imbalance and improve the robustness of automated KOA identification systems.
  • To leverage transfer learning with the XceptionNet architecture for superior medical image analysis.

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Main Methods:

  • Utilized transfer learning with the XceptionNet deep learning model, known for its effectiveness in medical image analysis.
  • Implemented class balancing techniques to address dataset imbalance inherent in medical imaging datasets.
  • Integrated a customized preprocessing pipeline and architectural modifications to the XceptionNet model.
  • Evaluated the model's performance on radiographic knee images for osteoarthritis detection.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method achieved a prediction accuracy of 97%, with 97.8% precision, 97.6% recall, and a 97.6% F1-measure.
  • The model demonstrated good inter-rater agreement with a Cohen's kappa value of 95.94%.
  • The customized XceptionNet approach showed significant improvements in early-stage KOA identification compared to previous methods.

Conclusions:

  • The developed automated system demonstrates high potential for accurate knee osteoarthritis detection from radiographic images.
  • The study highlights the effectiveness of customized deep learning models, transfer learning, and data balancing for medical image analysis.
  • Further research into trustworthy automated disease detection technologies is supported, aiming to improve patient care and healthcare efficiency.