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Artificial intelligence accurately identifies total hip arthroplasty implants: a tool for revision surgery
Michael Murphy1, Cameron Killen1, Robert Burnham1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA.
Summary
Artificial neural networks (ANNs) can accurately identify hip implants from radiographs, aiding revision surgery planning. This machine learning approach offers a fast and reliable tool for surgeons to identify prior implants.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Artificial intelligence in medicine
- Medical imaging analysis
Background:
- Preoperative planning for revision arthroplasty requires accurate identification of the failed implant.
- Artificial neural networks (ANNs) offer a potential solution for automated implant identification from radiographs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a machine learning algorithm using big data to identify hip implants from radiographs.
- To compare the accuracy and efficiency of different ANN models for implant classification.
Main Methods:
- Trained 10 ANNs on 2116 anteroposterior hip radiographs from 2002-2019.
- Validated models on 706 random and 324 prospective radiographs.
- Confirmed implant details with 1594 operative reports.
Main Results:
- Dense-Net 201 architecture achieved 91.16% accuracy on a prospective patient series.
- This model significantly outperformed others (p < 0.0001).
- The network provided classification confidence and averaged a 0.96-second runtime.
Conclusions:
- ANNs provide a valuable tool for surgeons in preoperative identification of prior implants.
- This technology can enhance the efficiency and accuracy of revision arthroplasty planning.
