Osteoarthritis (OA) is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects weight-bearing joints like the hip, knee, spine, feet, and fingers. It is a chronic disorder that causes joint stiffness and leads to functional impairment. Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a degenerative knee joint disease that is a significant disability for over 60 years old, with the most prevalent symptom of knee pain. Radiography is the gold standard for the evaluation of KOA. These radiographs are evaluated using different classification systems. Kellgren and Lawrence's (KL) classification system is used to classify X-rays into five classes (Normal = 0 to Severe = 4) based on osteoarthritis severity levels. In recent years, with the advent of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning, more emphasis has been given to automated medical diagnostic systems or decision support systems. Computer-aided diagnosis is needed for the improvement of health-related information systems. This survey aims to review the latest advances in automated radiographic classification and detection of KOA using the KL system. A total of 85 articles are reviewed as original research or survey articles. This survey will benefit researchers, practitioners, and medical experts interested in X-rays-based KOA diagnosis and prediction.
Keywords: Classification; Kellgren and Lawrence system; Knee osteoarthritis; Machine learning.
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