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ArticleCureus2023

Development of a Machine Learning-Based Model for Accurate Detection and Classification of Cervical Spine Fractures Using CT Imaging.

Parsa Riazi Esfahani, Monica Guirgus, Maya Maalouf, Pasha Mazboudi, Akshay J Reddy, Reem O Sarsour, Sherif S Hassan

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Parsa Riazi EsfahaniMedicine, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA.
Monica GuirgusMedicine, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA.
Maya MaaloufMedicine, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA.
Pasha MazboudiMedicine, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA.
Akshay J ReddyMedicine, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA.
Reem O SarsourMedicine, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, USA.
Sherif S HassanAnatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, EGY.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cervical spine fractures represent a significant healthcare challenge, necessitating accurate detection for appropriate management and improved patient outcomes. This study aims to develop a machine learning-based model utilizing a computed tomography (CT) image dataset to detect and classify cervical spine fractures. Leveraging a large dataset of 4,050 CT images obtained from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Cervical Spine Fracture dataset, we evaluate the potential of machine learning and deep learning algorithms in achieving accurate and reliable cervical spine fracture detection. The model demonstrates outstanding performance, achieving an average precision of 1 and 100% precision, recall, sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy values. These exceptional results highlight the potential of machine learning algorithms to enhance clinical decision-making and facilitate prompt treatment initiation for cervical spine fractures. However, further research and validation efforts are warranted to assess the model's generalizability across diverse populations and real-world clinical settings, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes in cervical spine fracture cases.

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ai & robotics in healthcarecervical spine fracturesdeep neural networkdiagnosispublic health

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PMID38021776
PMCPMC10657145

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