Diagnostic accuracy of an artificial intelligence algorithm versus radiologists for fracture detection on cervical spine CT

ConclusionCompared to attending radiologists, the artificial intelligence has a lower sensitivity and a higher miss rate of fractures in need of stabilising therapy; however, it detected most fractures undetected by the radiologists, including fractures in need of stabilising therapy.Clinical relevance statementThe artificial intelligence algorithm missed more cervical spine fractures on CT than attending radiologists, but detected 84.6% of fractures undetected by radiologists, including fractures in need of stabilising therapy.Key PointsThe impact of artificial intelligence for cervical spine fracture detection on CT on fracture management is unknown.The algorithm detected less fractures than attending radiologists, but detected most fractures undetected by the radiologists including almost all in need of stabilising therapy.The artificial intelligence algorithm shows potential as a concurrent reader.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research