The global problem of supply shortages and rising demand in radiology can make staff feel increasing pressure from an ageing population and shortages of clinicians, says Radiobiotics, a company that provides AI-powered MSK imaging solutions.
Radiobiotics points out that the most frequently missed injuries in trauma units are extremities fractures.1 “It would be easy to point the finger at inexperienced readers, the quality of the radiograph or subtle fractures, but the reality is that no matter the anatomical site, the majority of missed features are obvious,”2 it states. “That’s just one reason we are proud that NICE has recognised RBfracture as one of four approved AI solutions to aid fracture detection on x-rays in urgent care settings across the NHS.”
RBfracture demonstrated exceptional performance in NICE’s assessment, improving diagnostic sensitivity and reducing the likelihood of missed fractures, the company reports. When healthcare professionals used RBfracture, sensitivity increased from 74 per cent to 83 per cent,3 showing the potential of AI to support clinical decision making without reducing specificity.
Radiobiotics has also introduced thoracic and lumbar spine fracture detection to RBfracture, extending its capabilities for trauma support.
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References
- Bahramian M et al. Extremity fractures as the most common missed injuries: a prospective cohort in intensive care unit admitted multiple trauma patients. Indian J Crit Care Med 2023;27(3):20-04
2. Pinto A et al. Traumatic fractures in adults: missed diagnosis on plain radiographs in the emergency department. Acta Biomed 2018;89(1-S):111-23
3. Bachmann R et al. Improving traumatic fracture detection on radiographs with artificial intelligence support: a multi-reader study. BJR Open 2024;6(1):tzae011
Photo credit – Tonny Foghmar, 2024, Aarhus University Hospital in Denmark.
