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Artificial intelligence agents in orthopaedics: Concepts, capabilities and the road ahead
Felix C Oettl1, James Pruneski2, Balint Zsidai3,4,5
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) agents can manage complex, multi-step orthopaedic patient journeys, unlike traditional AI. This technology promises to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes in orthopaedic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
Background:
- Current AI in orthopaedics is limited to narrow tasks.
- A need exists for AI that manages the complete patient journey.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce AI agents as a new class of AI systems.
- Explain the distinction between AI agents and conventional AI.
- Explore applications and challenges of AI agents in orthopaedics.
Main Methods:
- Review of AI agents and their capabilities.
- Discussion of potential applications in orthopaedic practice.
- Analysis of implementation and ethical considerations.
Main Results:
- AI agents can autonomously manage complex, multi-step processes mirroring the patient journey.
- Potential applications include perioperative workflow optimization, research acceleration, and physician support.
- Significant implementation and ethical challenges require careful consideration.
Conclusions:
- AI agents represent a transformative potential for orthopaedic practice.
- Understanding AI agents is essential for orthopaedic surgeons.
- These systems can enhance efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and shape future clinical leadership.
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