title: 3D display of high resolution vertebral structure images.
abstract: In this paper we present a methodology for three-dimensional representation of vertebral structures. A set of X-ray CT images is obtained on a specific high resolution acquisition system. The images are then segmented in order to separate trabecular and cortical structures. Finally, the complex 3D surfaces are visualized using a volume rendering technique.
authors.affiliation: URA CNRS 1216, LTSU, Villeurbanne, France.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Peyrin
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Houssard
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Maurincomme
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Peix
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Goutte
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Laval-Jeantet
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amiel
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed