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ArticleJournal of experimental orthopaedics2026

The maximum 2D diameter column of the notch as the most important bone risk indicator compared with the posterior tibial slopes for ACL injury based on computed tomography: Analysis using machine learning approach.

Ke Xiao, Song Wu, Benjamin Rothrauff, Bosomtwe Kwabena Richmond, Damaris Topola Boko, Jiewen Luo, Chi Liang, Yangbo Cao, Yunheng Yao, Jinshen He

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Ke XiaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha Hunan China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1037-4523
Song WuDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha Hunan China.
Benjamin RothrauffAtrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute Charlotte North Carolina USA.
Bosomtwe Kwabena RichmondDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha Hunan China.
Damaris Topola BokoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha Hunan China.
Jiewen LuoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha Hunan China.
Chi LiangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha Hunan China.
Yangbo CaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha Hunan China.
Yunheng YaoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha Hunan China.
Jinshen HeDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Changsha Hunan China.

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Purpose: To develop a machine learning model capable of predicting the bony risk of non-contact anterior cruciate ligament injury, thereby enabling the identification of factors that contribute to such injuries. Methods: Data were collected from 400 cases of non-contact ACL-injured and 200 ACL-intact control subjects using Computed Tomography between March 2022 and June 2025. Thirteen features, encompassing demographic, clinical, and radiomic data, as well as six different algorithms, were utilised to develop predictive machine learning models. Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) analysis was subsequently performed on the optimal model. Results: The Maximum 2D Diameter Column values for the non-contact ACL injury group and the intact ACL group were 31.12 ± 2.92 mm (95% confidence interval [CI]: 30.83-31.40, Conclusion: The machine learning model developed in this study demonstrated excellent predictive performance for non-contact ACL injuries. The Maximum 2D Diameter Column was the most important predictor, followed by the lateral and medial posterior tibial slope. Level of Evidence: Level III.

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ACL injurymachine learningradiomicshapley additive explanation

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