Published online Nov 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i11.1023
Revised: September 6, 2024
Accepted: October 10, 2024
Published online: November 18, 2024
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that allows machines to analyze large datasets, learn from patterns, and perform tasks that would other
To assess the awareness and perceptions of AI among pediatric orthopedic sur
This cross-sectional observational study was conducted using a structured ques
The pediatric orthopedic surgeons surveyed had a low level of familiarity with AI, with more than 60% of respondents rating themselves as being slightly familiar or not at all familiar. The most positively rated aspect of AI applications for pediatric orthopedic surgery was their ability to save time and enhance productivity, with 61.97% agreeing or strongly agreeing, and only 4.23% disagreeing or strongly disagreeing. Our participants also placed a high priority on patient privacy and data security, with over 90% rating them as quite important or highly im
Our study highlights a lack of familiarity among pediatric orthopedic surgeons towards AI, and suggests a need for enhanced education and regulatory frameworks to ensure the safe adoption of AI.
Core Tip: This study highlights the significant gap in pediatric orthopedic surgeons’ familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI), and shows the need for improved AI education in healthcare. Our results also indicate a high willingness to adopt AI tools, and a positive attitude towards its integration into practice. Moreover, our findings emphasize the importance of patient data security, and point to the need for regulatory oversight over the integration of AI so that it can be implemented safely.