Cost-effectiveness of artificial intelligence interventions for musculoskeletal disorders of the spine: a systematic review
Tadesse Gebrye, Chidozie Mbada, Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu, Clara Fatoye, Marufat Odetunde, Zalmai Hakimi, Ushotanefe Useh, Francis Fatoye · 2026
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Tadesse Gebrye and colleagues reviewed cost studies of AI tools for spine disorders in a 2026 survey. Spine muscle and joint disorders cause a huge global health burden. AI tools for diagnosis and exercise plans are spreading, yet proof that they save money or add value stays thin.
The team searched seven databases and screened hundreds of papers. Only seven studies from five countries met their bar. Tools ranged from scan-reading aids to back pain apps and decision guides. Study spans ran from weeks in trials to lifetime in models. Three studies found their tools cost-effective. With so few studies, the authors stress that wider economic proof is still needed.
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| CREATOR | Tadesse Gebrye, Chidozie Mbada, Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu, Clara Fatoye, Marufat Odetunde, Zalmai Hakimi, Ushotanefe Useh, Francis Fatoye |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 49 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |