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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2024

The AI Orthopedician will see you now - But who is Liable if it's Wrong?

Satvik N Pai, Madhan Jeyaraman, Ashok Shyam

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic case reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Artificial intelligence in rehabilitation: a living systematic mapping review - first release.European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Satvik N PaiDepartment of Orthopaedics, PES University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Madhan JeyaramanDepartment of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Ashok ShyamDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various sectors, including health care, with orthopedics being no exception. Orthopedic practice, already familiar with technological advancements such as robotic surgery, is rapidly integrating AI into clinical workflows, enhancing precision in surgical planning, diagnostics, and patient care. However, this evolution raises critical questions, particularly regarding liability when AI systems fail and cause harm. This article delves into the role of AI in orthopedics, exploring its current applications and the potential legal implications that come with its adoption. It examines the global landscape, highlighting the lack of clear regulations around AI liability, especially in India, where the topic remains underexplored in medical literature. With insights into how AI is transforming orthopedic practice, the article addresses the pressing concern of who bears responsibility when AI errors occur. This timely discussion serves as an exploration of a unique and recent topic, urging Indian orthopedic surgeons to balance the benefits of AI with the responsibility they hold, as the legal framework surrounding AI in health care continues to evolve.

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Artificial intelligenceliabilitymedicolegalorthopedicsresponsibility

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PMID39669024
PMCPMC11632473

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