An optimization-based image reconstruction framework is developed specifically for bone imaging. This framework exploits voxel-sparsity by use of ℓ1-norm image regularization and it enables image reconstruction from sparse-view cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) acquisition. The effectiveness of the voxel-sparsity regularization is enhanced by using a blurred image representation. Ramp-filtering is included in the data discrepancy term and it has the effect of acting as a preconditioner, reducing the necessary number of iterations. The bone image reconstruction framework is demonstrated on CBCT data taken from an equine metacarpal condyle specimen.
Gradient sparsity regularization is an effective way to mitigate artifacts due to sparse-view sampling or data noise in computed tomography (CT) image reconstruction. The effectiveness of this type of regularization relies on the scanned object being approximately piecewise constant. Trabecular bone tissue is also technically piecewise constant, but the fine internal structure varies at a spatial scale that is smaller than the resolution of a typical CT scan; thus it is not clear what form of sparsity regularization is most effective for this type of tissue. In this conference submission, we develop a pixel-sparsity regularization model, which is observed to be effective at reducing streak artifacts due to sparse-view sampling and noise. Comparison with gradient sparsity regularization is also shown.
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