Red Fox Femorotibial Joint Reconstructions for Variability Quantification

Twenty-four red fox femorotibial joints reconstructed three times each for measurement variability analysis. The data consists of stacked DICOM files for each joint, produced by James Miles. Header metadata can be extracted using a provided ImageJ macro.

Use Cases

• Quantifying reconstruction variability based on three different reconstructions of the same joints
• Measuring tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance based on the anatomical landmarks in the DICOM stacks
• Analyzing header metadata extracted via the provided ImageJ macro for technical validation
• Comparing reconstruction techniques based on the slight methodological differences mentioned in the description

Strengths

• Contains three distinct reconstructions for each of the 24 joints, enabling variability analysis
• Includes a specific ImageJ macro for metadata extraction, suggesting a defined analysis workflow
• Provides a README with specific notes on file ordering and validation steps

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified

Provenance

Source

James Miles

Collection Method

Reconstructions of fox stifle joints from medical imaging, likely CT or MRI scans.