Artificial Intelligence in Modern Orthopaedics: Current and Future Applications.

JBJS Rev · Oct 01 2022 · Review

Hui AT, Alvandi LM, Eleswarapu AS, Fornari ED

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York

General Orthopaedics

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONReviews current and emerging orthopaedic AI applications, including risk stratification, clinical decision support, and robotic-assisted surgery, explaining core terminology for practicing surgeons.
Abstract, as published

➢: With increasing computing power, artificial intelligence (AI) has gained traction in all aspects of health care delivery. Orthopaedics is no exception because the influence of AI technology has become intricately linked with its advancement as evidenced by increasing interest and research.

➢: This review is written for the orthopaedic surgeon to develop a better understanding of the main clinical applications and potential benefits of AI within their day-to-day practice.

➢: A brief and easy-to-understand foundation for what AI is and the different terminology used within the literature is first provided, followed by a summary of the newest research on AI applications demonstrating increased accuracy and convenience in risk stratification, clinical decision-making support, and robotically assisted surgery.

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