Neurospine.  2019 Dec;16(4):686-694. 10.14245/ns.1938414.207.

Artificial Intelligence for Adult Spinal Deformity

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  • 1Department of Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA. amesc@neurosurg.ucsf.edu

Abstract

Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a complex disease that significantly affects the lives of many patients. Surgical correction has proven to be effective in achieving improvement of spinopelvic parameters as well as improving quality of life (QoL) for these patients. However, given the relatively high complication risk associated with ASD correction, it is of paramount importance to develop robust prognostic tools for predicting risk profile and outcomes. Historically, statistical models such as linear and logistic regression models were used to identify preoperative factors associated with postoperative outcomes. While these tools were useful for looking at simple associations, they represent generalizations across large populations, with little applicability to individual patients. More recently, predictive analytics utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) through machine learning for comprehensive processing of large amounts of data have become available for surgeons to implement. The use of these computational techniques has given surgeons the ability to leverage far more accurate and individualized predictive tools to better inform individual patients regarding predicted outcomes after ASD correction surgery. Applications range from predicting QoL measures to predicting the risk of major complications, hospital readmission, and reoperation rates. In addition, AI has been used to create a novel classification system for ASD patients, which will help surgeons identify distinct patient subpopulations with unique risk-benefit profiles. Overall, these tools will help surgeons tailor their clinical practice to address patients' individual needs and create an opportunity for personalized medicine within spine surgery.

Keyword

Artificial intelligence; Machine learning; Spinal deformity; Technology

MeSH Terms

Adult*
Artificial Intelligence*
Classification
Congenital Abnormalities*
Generalization (Psychology)
Humans
Logistic Models
Machine Learning
Models, Statistical
Patient Readmission
Precision Medicine
Quality of Life
Reoperation
Spine
Surgeons
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