Multi-parameter MRI radiomics model based on machine learning for identifying partial tears of the anterior cruciate ligament
摘要
To investigate the utility of a machine learning-based multi-parameter magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiomics model in the identification of partial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.
MethodsEach scan comprised T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) and proton density-weighted imaging (PDWI). The entire intercondylar fossa was delineated as the region of interest, from which 1,045 radiomics features were independently extracted. A random division of all cases into training and testing cohorts was performed in a 7:3 ratio. Feature selection was executed via Spearman correlation analysis, the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator, and recursive feature elimination. Utilizing the optimal features, three models—T1, PD, and T1&PD—were established employing a support vector machine algorithm. Model performance was evaluated by metrics encompassing accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.
ResultsA subset of 54 radiological features was retained from 2090, consisting of 30 from T1WI and 24 from PDWI. Three models (T1, PD, and T1&PD) were developed based on these selected features. Within the training cohort, the T1&PD model yielded precision, recall, and F1-scores of 0.822, 0.909, and 0.863, respectively. Its performance substantially exceeded that of the single-sequence T1 and PD models (P < 0.001). ROC curve analysis in the testing cohort indicated that the combined T1&PD model demonstrated the highest classification efficacy, with area under the curve values of 0.887, 0.889, and 0.847 for no tear, partial tear, and complete tear, respectively.
ConclusionThe machine learning-driven multi-parameter MRI radiomics model demonstrated favorable effectiveness in distinguishing partial ACL tears.