Rotated hough filtering for automatically distinguishing the collagen bundles in the most superficial layer of articular cartilage

The structure of the collagen matrix in the most superficial layer of articular cartilage (AC) is particularly critical to the wear and tensile resistance of AC. Disruption of the collagen network leads to rapid wear of the articular surface, which is a major contributory factor of osteoarthritis. I...

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Main Authors: Duan, Xiaojuan, Wu, Jian Ping, Kirk, Thomas
Format: Journal Article
Published: Elsevier 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/48416