ReviewFrontiers in surgery2023
ChatGPT in orthopedics: a narrative review exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in orthopedic practice.
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- Diagnostic Performance of Large Language Models for Orthopedic-Related Rare Diseases and Their Impact on Physicians' Diagnostic Accuracy: 2-Stage Comparative Evaluation Study Based on the Chinese Rare Disease Catalog.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- High Accuracy, Questionable References: Large Language Models' Performance and Citation Reliability in Foot and Ankle Surgery Examinations.Foot & ankle orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Diagnostic Performance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbot Compared to Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons in Evaluating Indication for Surgery for Isolated Lateral Malleolar Fractures: a Retrospective Study.Acta chirurgiae orthopaedicae et traumatologiae Cechoslovaca · 2026Observational
- Evaluation of the quality, reliability, and readability of ChatGPT-4 responses related to the treatment and rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- Artificial Intelligence and its Current Role in Clinical Outcome Prediction, Musculoskeletal Imaging, and Economic and Ethical Considerations within Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2026Review
- ChatGPT delivers mostly satisfactory but occasionally inaccurate and potentially unsafe answers to hip arthroscopy questions during the surgeon's learning curve.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2026Article
- ChatGPT-4 vs. DeepSeek-V3: a comparative study of response quality, reliability, usefulness, and readability for exercise and rehabilitation strategies in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.Clinical rheumatology · 2026Article
- Smart Processing and Intelligent Navigation for Evaluation (SPINE): Comparing Clinicians and AI Language Model (GPT-4) in Spinal Cord Stimulation Candidate Selection.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
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- ChatGPT in general surgery: a cross-sectional study assessing its response to patient questions.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- A Comparison of Artificial Intelligence Platforms in the Utility of Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2025Article
- Evaluation of ChatGPT-4 responses on physical activity guidance in children with cystic fibrosis: reliability, quality, and readability.European journal of pediatrics · 2025Article
- ChatGPT provides high-quality answers to FAQs about high tibial osteotomy despite low inter-rater agreement.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Exploring the role of artificial intelligence in orthopedic medical education: A narrative review.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Article
- Can large language models follow guidelines? A comparative study of ChatGPT-4o and DeepSeek AI in clavicle fracture management based on AAOS recommendations.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2025Article
- Large Language Model-Based Writing in Published Sports Medicine Research: Uncovering a Growing Influence.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2025Article
- To Self-Treat or Not to Self-Treat: Evaluating the Diagnostic, Advisory and Referral Effectiveness of ChatGPT Responses to the Most Common Musculoskeletal Disorders.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Can generative AI-enabled ChatGPT or large language models (LLMs) assist orthopedic surgeons?Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- Performance of Artificial Intelligence in Addressing Questions Regarding the Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures.Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America · 2025Article
- Assessing the Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in the Diagnosis and Management of Meniscal Tears.Cureus · 2025Article
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Abstract
The field of orthopedics faces complex challenges requiring quick and intricate decisions, with patient education and compliance playing crucial roles in treatment outcomes. Technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) can potentially enhance orthopedic care. ChatGPT, a natural language processing technology developed by OpenAI, has shown promise in various sectors, including healthcare. ChatGPT can facilitate patient information exchange in orthopedics, provide clinical decision support, and improve patient communication and education. It can assist in differential diagnosis, suggest appropriate imaging modalities, and optimize treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines. However, ChatGPT has limitations, such as insufficient expertise in specialized domains and a lack of contextual understanding. The application of ChatGPT in orthopedics is still evolving, with studies exploring its potential in clinical decision-making, patient education, workflow optimization, and scientific literature. The results indicate both the benefits and limitations of ChatGPT, emphasizing the need for caution, ethical considerations, and human oversight. Addressing training data quality, biases, data privacy, and accountability challenges is crucial for responsible implementation. While ChatGPT has the potential to transform orthopedic healthcare, further research and development are necessary to ensure its reliability, accuracy, and ethical use in patient care.
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