Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Spine Imaging: A Review.

Journal: Radiologic clinics of North America
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Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI), a transformative technology with unprecedented potential in medical imaging, can be applied to various spinal pathologies. AI-based approaches may improve imaging efficiency, diagnostic accuracy, and interpretation, which is essential for positive patient outcomes. This review explores AI algorithms, techniques, and applications in spine imaging, highlighting diagnostic impact and challenges with future directions for integrating AI into spine imaging workflow.

Authors

  • Upasana Upadhyay Bharadwaj
    Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, 1700 4th Street, Byers Hall, Suite 203, Room 203D, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA.
  • Cynthia T Chin
    Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Avenue, Box 0628, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA. Electronic address: cynthia.t.chin@ucsf.edu.
  • Sharmila Majumdar
    Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California San Francisco, 1700 4th Street, Byers Hall, Suite 203, Room 203D, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA.