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Deep learning based vertebra localization and Cobb angle estimation using x-ray images.

Rakesh Kumar1, Meenu Gupta2, Ajith Abraham3,4

  • 1Chandigarh University, Mohali, India. rakesh77kumar@gmail.com.

European Spine Journal : Official Publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
|July 6, 2026
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A new Scolio-Net deep learning model accurately measures spinal curvature (Cobb angle) from X-rays, improving upon manual methods. This AI approach enhances diagnosis for scoliosis, a condition affecting spinal health and development.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Scoliosis involves spinal curvature and rotation, impacting health and development.
  • Accurate Cobb angle measurement from X-rays is crucial for scoliosis diagnosis.
  • Current manual measurement is time-consuming and error-prone.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an automated method for precise Cobb angle measurement in scoliosis diagnosis.
  • To improve the accuracy and efficiency of vertebral center localization and tilt estimation.

Main Methods:

  • A novel deep learning architecture, Scolio-Net, was proposed.
  • Scolio-Net utilizes a Dual-Input Convolutional Neural Network (DICNN) and an Information Exchange Module (IEM).
  • The model analyzes original X-ray images and their edge-detected counterparts.
Keywords:
Cobb angle estimationScoliosisSpinal ailmentVertebra localizationVertebrae detection

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Main Results:

  • The model was tested on a manually annotated dataset under expert orthopedic guidance.
  • Scolio-Net demonstrated superior performance compared to existing state-of-the-art methods.
  • The model achieved a low Symmetric Mean Absolute Percentage Error (SMAPE) of 7.68%.

Conclusions:

  • The dual-pathway approach effectively calculates tilt and detects vertebral centers for precise spinal curvature analysis.
  • Scolio-Net offers a significant advancement in automated scoliosis assessment.
  • The model's high accuracy supports its potential for clinical application.