Research Article

A Framework of Vertebra Segmentation Using the Active Shape Model-Based Approach

Table 1

Success rate of segmentation with a sample of 75 images.

Sucess Rate (%)
Type of VertebraColumn ModelVertebra Model

C3 54.9 92.2
C4 80.4 98
C5 82.4 96.1
C6 76.5 96.1
C7 56.9 98