This thesis presents my original research on assessing human soft tissue pathologies through the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to medical imaging. The significance of this work lies in the development of automated systems that enhance the understanding of human soft tissue-related pathologies. These systems aim to support more reliable clinical decision-making and enable earlier interventions by minimizing human error and variability, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
This study is part of an EU-funded project called P4-FIT, whose aim is innovation in tendon repair. The main objective of this study was to understand the interplay between knee cartilage, quadriceps muscle, quadriceps tendon, and patellar tendon.