FDA Approves AI Tool That Can Detect Wrist Fractures

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved an AI-based diagnostic tool that can accurately detect wrist fractures. Imagene's OsteoDetect uses machine learning algorithms to study 2D X-rays for the signs of wrist fractures. "Artificial intelligence algorithms have tremendous potential to help health care providers diagnose and treat medical conditions," said Robert Ochs, Ph.D., acting deputy director for radiological health, Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health in the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. "This software can help providers detect wrist fractures more quickly and aid in the diagnosis of fractures." OsteoDetect isn't about to replace doctors but it can help improve fracture detection and get the correct diagnosis and treatment quickly.