ChatGPT in orthopedics: a narrative review exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in orthopedic practice

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 languag...

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Main Authors: Riccardo Giorgino, Mario Alessandri-Bonetti, Andrea Luca, Filippo Migliorini, Nicolò Rossi, Giuseppe M. Peretti, Laura Mangiavini
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2023.1284015/full
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author Riccardo Giorgino
Riccardo Giorgino
Mario Alessandri-Bonetti
Andrea Luca
Filippo Migliorini
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Nicolò Rossi
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Giuseppe M. Peretti
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Laura Mangiavini
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Nicolò Rossi
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Giuseppe M. Peretti
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Laura Mangiavini
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description 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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spelling doaj.art-f561677afa69452d8e69d2b6be17dfba2023-11-01T17:12:22ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Surgery2296-875X2023-11-011010.3389/fsurg.2023.12840151284015ChatGPT in orthopedics: a narrative review exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in orthopedic practiceRiccardo Giorgino0Riccardo Giorgino1Mario Alessandri-Bonetti2Andrea Luca3Filippo Migliorini4Filippo Migliorini5Nicolò Rossi6Nicolò Rossi7Giuseppe M. Peretti8Giuseppe M. Peretti9Laura Mangiavini10Laura Mangiavini11IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, ItalyResidency Program in Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Milan, Milan, ItalyDepartment of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, ItalyDepartment of Orthopaedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Medical Centre, Aachen, GermanyDepartment of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, Bolzano, ItalyIRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, ItalyResidency Program in Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Milan, Milan, ItalyIRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, ItalyDipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, ItalyIRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, ItalyDipartimento di Scienze Biomediche per la Salute, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, ItalyThe 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.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2023.1284015/fullorthopedicsartificial intelligenceAIChatGPTpatient educationclinical decision-making
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Andrea Luca
Filippo Migliorini
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Giuseppe M. Peretti
Giuseppe M. Peretti
Laura Mangiavini
Laura Mangiavini
ChatGPT in orthopedics: a narrative review exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in orthopedic practice
Frontiers in Surgery
orthopedics
artificial intelligence
AI
ChatGPT
patient education
clinical decision-making
title ChatGPT in orthopedics: a narrative review exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in orthopedic practice
title_full ChatGPT in orthopedics: a narrative review exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in orthopedic practice
title_fullStr ChatGPT in orthopedics: a narrative review exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in orthopedic practice
title_full_unstemmed ChatGPT in orthopedics: a narrative review exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in orthopedic practice
title_short ChatGPT in orthopedics: a narrative review exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in orthopedic practice
title_sort chatgpt in orthopedics a narrative review exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in orthopedic practice
topic orthopedics
artificial intelligence
AI
ChatGPT
patient education
clinical decision-making
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2023.1284015/full
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