# Motion Informed Needle Segmentation in Ultrasound Images

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.01239 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2312.01239/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 13 of its 34 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 2 Dec 2023.

## Builds on (most cited first, 13 of 13)

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## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [ConVibNet: Needle Detection during Continuous Insertion via Frequency-Inspired Features](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2603.01147/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Segmenting a moving needle in ultrasound images is challenging due to the presence of artifacts, noise, and needle occlusion. This task becomes even more demanding in scenarios where data availability is limited. In this paper, we present a novel approach for needle segmentation for 2D ultrasound that combines classical Kalman Filter (KF) techniques with data-driven learning, incorporating both needle features and needle motion. Our method offers three key contributions. First, we propose a compatible framework that seamlessly integrates into commonly used encoder-decoder style architectures. Second, we demonstrate superior performance compared to recent state-of-the-art needle segmentation models using our novel convolutional neural network (CNN) based KF-inspired block, achieving a 15% reduction in pixel-wise needle tip error and an 8% reduction in length error. Third, to our knowledge we are the first to implement a learnable filter to incorporate non-linear needle motion for improving needle segmentation.