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ArticleEuropean journal of translational myology2024

Adoption of blockchain as a step forward in orthopedic practice.

Giuseppe Rovere, Francesco Bosco, Angelo Miceli, Salvatore Ratano, Giuseppe Freddo, Lorenzo D'Itri, Massimo Ferruzza, Giulio Maccauro, Pasquale Farsetti, Lawrence Camarda

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Article in European journal of translational myology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Giuseppe RovereDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Department of Clinical Science and Translational Medicine, Section of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome. giuseppe.rovere02@icatt.it.
Francesco BoscoDepartment of Precision Medicine in the Medical, Surgical and Critical Care Area (ME.PRE.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo. francesco.bosco03@unipa.it.
Angelo MiceliDepartment of Precision Medicine in the Medical, Surgical and Critical Care Area (ME.PRE.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo. aannggmm@gmail.com.
Salvatore RatanoDepartment of Precision Medicine in the Medical, Surgical and Critical Care Area (ME.PRE.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo. mare6154@me.com.
Giuseppe FreddoDepartment of Precision Medicine in the Medical, Surgical and Critical Care Area (ME.PRE.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo. giuseppefreddo@gmail.com.
Lorenzo D'ItriDepartment of Precision Medicine in the Medical, Surgical and Critical Care Area (ME.PRE.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo. dr.ditri@gmail.com.
Massimo FerruzzaDepartment of Precision Medicine in the Medical, Surgical and Critical Care Area (ME.PRE.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo. massimoferruzza@libero.it.
Giulio MaccauroDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome. giulio.maccauro@policlinicogemelli.it.
Pasquale FarsettiDepartment of Clinical Science and Translational Medicine, Section of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome. farsetti@uniroma2.it.
Lawrence CamardaDepartment of Precision Medicine in the Medical, Surgical and Critical Care Area (ME.PRE.C.C.), University of Palermo, Palermo. lawrence.camarda@unipa.it.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Blockchain technology has gained popularity since the invention of Bitcoin in 2008. It offers a decentralized and secure system for managing and protecting data. In the healthcare sector, where data protection and patient privacy are crucial, blockchain has the potential to revolutionize various aspects, including patient data management, orthopedic registries, medical imaging, research data, and the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This manuscript explores the applications of blockchain in orthopedics and highlights its benefits. Furthermore, the combination of blockchain with artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and deep learning can enable more accurate diagnoses and treatment recommendations. AI algorithms can learn from large datasets stored on the blockchain, leading to advancements in automated clinical decision-making. Overall, blockchain technology has the potential to enhance data security, interoperability, and collaboration in orthopedics. While there are challenges to overcome, such as adoption barriers and data sharing willingness, the benefits offered by blockchain make it a promising innovation for the field.

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PMCPMC11264218

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