The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

Artificial Intelligence and the State of the Art of Orthopedic Surgery

Document Type : LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Author
Seyed Mohammad Hassan Moallem
Orthopedics Research Center, Ghaem Hospital, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
10.22038/abjs.2025.90701.4108
Abstract
This letter responds to the review "Artificial Intelligence and the State of the Art of Orthopedic Surgery" by Khojastehnezhad et al. While commending the authors, this correspondence highlights critical areas needing further discussion: the risk of healthcare inequity due to implementation barriers, the imperative to preserve fundamental surgical skills, and unresolved medicolegal implications of AI-assisted decisions. It calls for robust prospective RCTs and a balanced approach to integrating AI, ensuring innovation complements rather than compromises clinical expertise and equitable care.
Keywords
Artificial Intelligence
Orthopedic Surgery
Healthcare Disparities
Clinical Competence
Medicolegal Issues
Subjects
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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume 13, Issue 10
October 2025
Pages 668-669

  • Receive Date 03 September 2025
  • Revise Date 22 September 2025
  • Accept Date 22 September 2025