Osteoporosis & bone health

Consensus statement on the application of artificial intelligence in osteoporosis screening and management: perspectives from the Asia-Pacific region

Osteoporos IntPublished Consensus statement

Methodological detailsmultidisciplinary expert panel, iterative consensus until full agreement
  • Multidisciplinary expert panel
  • Iterative consensus until full agreement

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Artificial intelligence (AI) as an adjunct for opportunistic osteoporosis screening rather than a diagnostic tool

  2. Requirements for imaging quality and AI model transparency

  3. Standards for validation and performance reporting

  4. Integration of AI with clinical risk stratification

  5. Demonstration of clinical utility in real-world settings

  6. Adherence to data protection laws and ethical AI principles

  7. Training of clinicians in AI use

  8. Strategies for implementation and monitoring, incl. post-market surveillance and feedback loops

  9. Recognition of technical, clinical and equity limitations of AI

  10. AI should complement, not replace, standard diagnostic methods and clinical judgment

Original publication

Consensus statement on the application of artificial intelligence in osteoporosis screening and management: perspectives from the Asia-Pacific region. Osteoporos Int. Published 16 May 2026. doi:10.1007/s00198-026-08067-6

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