Pai Satvik N, Jeyaraman Madhan, Shyam Ashok
Department of Orthopaedics, PES University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
J Orthop Case Rep. 2024 Dec;14(12):1-3. doi: 10.13107/jocr.2024.v14.i12.4994.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various sectors, including health care, with orthopedics being no exception. Orthopedic practice, already familiar with technological advancements such as robotic surgery, is rapidly integrating AI into clinical workflows, enhancing precision in surgical planning, diagnostics, and patient care. However, this evolution raises critical questions, particularly regarding liability when AI systems fail and cause harm. This article delves into the role of AI in orthopedics, exploring its current applications and the potential legal implications that come with its adoption. It examines the global landscape, highlighting the lack of clear regulations around AI liability, especially in India, where the topic remains underexplored in medical literature. With insights into how AI is transforming orthopedic practice, the article addresses the pressing concern of who bears responsibility when AI errors occur. This timely discussion serves as an exploration of a unique and recent topic, urging Indian orthopedic surgeons to balance the benefits of AI with the responsibility they hold, as the legal framework surrounding AI in health care continues to evolve.
人工智能（AI）正在彻底改变包括医疗保健在内的各个领域，骨科也不例外。骨科实践已经熟悉了诸如机器人手术等技术进步，正迅速将人工智能整合到临床工作流程中，提高手术规划、诊断和患者护理的精度。然而，这种演变引发了关键问题，尤其是当人工智能系统出现故障并造成伤害时的责任问题。本文深入探讨人工智能在骨科中的作用，探索其当前应用以及采用人工智能所带来的潜在法律影响。它审视了全球形势，强调围绕人工智能责任缺乏明确的法规，特别是在印度，该主题在医学文献中仍未得到充分探讨。通过洞察人工智能如何改变骨科实践，本文探讨了人工智能出现错误时谁应承担责任这一紧迫问题。这一及时的讨论是对一个独特且最新话题的探索，敦促印度骨科医生在享受人工智能带来的益处时，也要承担起相应责任，因为围绕医疗保健领域人工智能的法律框架仍在不断发展。
