Diagnostic Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence Models for the Detection of Ankle and Foot Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Introduction

Foot and ankle fractures are common injuries that may be missed on radiographs, particularly when subtle or complex fracture patterns are present. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potential adjunct to radiographic interpretation, but reported diagnostic performance varies across studies and AI models. Therefore, a comprehensive meta-analysis is warranted to provide a more robust understanding of the diagnostic performance and applicability of AI models in this field.