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Artificial Intelligence for the Orthopaedic Surgeon: An Overview of Potential Benefits, Limitations, and Clinical Applications

Makhni, Eric C., Makhni, Sonya, Ramkumar, Prem N.·2021·Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI), along with its subset technology machine learning, has transformed numerous industries through newfound efficiencies and supportive decision-making. These technologies have similarly begun to find application within United States healthcare, particularly orthopaedics. Although these modalities have the potential to similarly transform health care, there exist limitations that must also be recognized and understood. Unfortunately, most clinicians do not have an understanding of the fundamentals of AI and therefore may have challenges in contextualizing its impact in modern healthcare. The purpose of this review was to provide an overview of the key concepts of AI and machine learning with the orthopaedic surgeon in mind. The review further highlights the potential benefits and limitations of AI, along with an overview of its applications, in orthopaedics.

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Authors
Makhni, E. C., Makhni, S., & Ramkumar, P. N.
Affiliations
Cleveland Clinic (US)
Venue
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Published
2020-12-14
Volume
29
Issue
6
Pages
235-243
ISSN
  • 1067-151X (ISSN-L)
  • 1940-5480
OpenAlex
W3110784362
Cited by
72
References
35
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 16 · 2023: 28 · 2022: 14 · 2021: 3
FWCI
0.85
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Health Informatics › Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Artificial Intelligence Applications
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Health Information Management › Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Keywords
artificial intelligence, machine learning, orthopedic surgery, clinical applications of AI, clinical decision-making
MeSH terms
Machine Learning, Orthopedic Surgeons, Artificial Intelligence, Delivery of Health Care, Humans, Orthopedics

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