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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2026; 14(17): 120192
Published online Jun 16, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i17.120192
Published online Jun 16, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i17.120192
Table 2 Applications of artificial intelligence across orthopaedic subspecialties
| Subspecialty | AI Application | Clinical benefit |
| Trauma | Fracture detection | Reduced missed injuries |
| Spine | Surgical planning | Improved alignment accuracy |
| Arthroplasty | Implant sizing | Enhanced implant longevity |
| Sports medicine | Injury prediction | Optimised return-to-sport timing |
| Oncology | Tumour grading | Personalised treatment planning |
| Infection | Pathogen prediction | Targeted antimicrobial therapy |
| Paediatric orthopaedics | Growth modelling | Early deformity detection |
| Rehabilitation | Wearable monitoring | Personalised recovery plans |
- Citation: Dwajan A, Patro DR, Agarwal A, Lalhmingmawii M. Artificial intelligence in orthopaedics: Clinical decision support, medical imaging, surgical planning, and outcome prediction. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(17): 120192
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v14/i17/120192.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v14.i17.120192