Current Trends of Artificial Intelligence Assisted Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review

Study design: Systematic review. Purpose: This systematic review aims to summarize the existing evidence and outline the stated benefits of artificial intelligenceassisted spine surgery. Overview of literature: The popularity of artificial intelligence has grown significantly, demonstrating its benefits in computerassisted surgery and advancements in the area of spinal treatment. Methods: This research adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), a set of reporting guidelines specifically designed for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The search strategy with MeSH terms was "MeSH (Artificial intelligence), "Spine" AND "Spinal" Filters: in the last 10 years, English-from January 1, 2013, to October 31, 2023. A total of 442 articles fulfilled the first screening criteria. A detailed analysis of those articles identified 220 that matched the criteria, of which 11 were considered appropriate for this analysis after applying the complete inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: A total of 11 studies met the eligibility criteria. Analysis of those studies found that all types of artificial intelligence-assisted spine surgery. There was no evidence to suggest the superiority of with or without artificial intelligence-assisted spine surgery in terms of outcomes. In terms of feasible, accurate and safe, and facilitating lower patient radiation exposure compared to standard fluoroscopic guidance, this artificial intelligence-assisted spine surgery produced satisfactory and superior outcomes. Conclusions: The incorporation of artificial intelligence with augmented reality and virtual reality appears promising, holding the potential to elevate surgeon proficiency and enhance overall surgical safety.