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Enhancing vertebral fracture prediction using multitask deep learning computed tomography imaging of bone and muscle

  • By

  • Sung Hye Kong

  • Saemee Choi

  • Wonwoo Cho

  • Sung Bae Park

  • Seung Shin Park

  • Jaegul Choo

  • Jung Hee Kim

  • Sang Wan Kim

  • Chan Soo Shin

  • December 1, 2025

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    Fragility fractures are increasing due to an aging population, necessitating proactive identification of high-risk individuals for better health outcomes.

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    Opportunistic CT scans can identify fracture risk without additional resources, complementing traditional methods like dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.

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    Muscle quality and structural features are important in fracture risk assessment, which is not fully captured by the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool.

  • 4

    The study developed a multitask deep learning model to enhance vertebral fracture detection and prediction using CT imaging of bone and muscle.

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    The model's predictive accuracy for vertebral fractures was validated using data from multiple hospitals, ensuring robust external validation.

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Enhancing vertebral fracture prediction using multitask deep learning computed tomography imaging of bone and muscle

  • by Sung Hye Kong, Saemee Choi, Wonwoo Cho, Sung Bae Park, Seung Shin Park, Jaegul Choo, Jung Hee Kim, Sang Wan Kim, Chan Soo Shin

  • December 1, 2025

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