Title:Comprehensive Study on Scoring and Grading Systems for Predicting the
Severity of Knee Osteoarthritis
Volume: 20
Issue: 2
Author(s): Pavan Mahendrakar*, Dileep Kumar and Uttam Patil
Affiliation:
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, B.L.D.E.A’s V.P.Dr.P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology, Vijayapur, Karnataka, India
Keywords:
Knee osteoarthritis, X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, scoring, grading, cartilage.
Abstract: Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative joint ailment characterized by cartilage
loss, which can be seen using imaging modalities and converted into imaging features. The older
population is the most affected by knee OA, which affects 16% of people worldwide who are 15
years of age and older. Due to cartilage tissue degradation, primary knee OA develops in older
people. In contrast, joint overuse or trauma in younger people can cause secondary knee OA. Early
identification of knee OA, according to research, may be a successful management tactic for
the condition. Scoring scales and grading systems are important tools for the management of knee
osteoarthritis as they allow clinicians to measure the progression of the disease's severity and provide
suggestions on suitable treatment at identified stages. The comprehensive study reviews various
subjective and objective knee evaluation scoring systems that effectively score and grade the
KOA based on where defects or changes in articular cartilage occur. Recent studies reveal that
AI-based approaches, such as that of DenseNet, integrating the concept of deep learning for scoring
and grading the KOA, outperform various state-of-the-art methods in order to predict the
KOA at an early stage.