3D display of high resolution vertebral structure images.
A methodology for three-dimensional (3D) representation of vertebral trabecular structures was proposed. A set of X-ray CT images was obtained using a specific high resolution acquisition system. The images were then segmented in order to separate trabecular and cortical bone structures. Finally, the complex 3D surfaces were visualized using a volume rendering technique.
Peyrin
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URA CNRS 1216, LTSU, INSA, Villeurbanne, France.
Houssard
J P
JP
Maurincomme
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E
Peix
G
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Goutte
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R
Laval-Jeantet
A M
AM
Amiel
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D003196:Computer Graphics; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D013131:Spine / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed