AI in orthopaedics: what trainees actually need to know right now

Practical. No hype. You are preparing for your ST6 interview. The question about AI is coming — it comes up in almost every panel now. The problem is not that trainees don’t know anything about AI. It’s that most are not sure which parts of what they know actually matter. This post is the answer … Read more

What do we actually mean when we say AI in orthopaedics?

Evidence-reviewed. Citations throughout. A paper lands in your inbox. The headline: a deep learning algorithm achieves 94% accuracy in fracture detection, outperforming both radiologists and orthopaedic surgeons. A colleague forwards it with a one-line message: “thoughts?” Whether your reaction is excitement, scepticism, or indifference, the answer depends on understanding what kind of system this actually … Read more