Comparison of Artificial Intelligence and Traditional Methods in Preoperative Planning for Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract

Trial Registration: PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024619714

Keywords

artificial intelligence (AI) / first-time / preoperative planning / total hip arthroplasty/total hip replacement / traditional methods

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