The prevalence of thoracic vertebral fractures identified with the support of Artificial Intelligence-assisted diagnostic methods in patients hospitalized due to internal medicine diseases

Takeshi Mochizuki; Ryo Hiroshima; Naoko Otani; Kao Fujimura; Naofumi Kunishi; Koichiro Yano; Katsunori Ikari; Ken Okazaki

doi:10.2169/internalmedicine.6716-25

January 1, 2026Internal MedicineOpen Access

The prevalence of thoracic vertebral fractures identified with the support of Artificial Intelligence-assisted diagnostic methods in patients hospitalized due to internal medicine diseases

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The study aims to investigate the prevalence of thoracic vertebral fractures among patients hospitalized with internal medicine diseases.
Analyzed medical records of internal medicine inpatients.
Used artificial intelligence-assisted diagnostic methods to identify fractures.
Focused on elderly individuals, as they account for a significant portion of hospitalizations.
Identified a high prevalence of thoracic vertebral fractures in hospitalized patients.
Increased awareness of fragility fractures in internal medicine can improve patient outcomes.
AI-assisted methods showed effectiveness in diagnosing subtle fractures.

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Investigates thoracic vertebral fractures in hospitalized patients, highlighting the role of AI-assisted diagnostics.

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Objectives The number of internal medicine inpatients is increasing, and elderly individuals account for most hospitalizations. Vertebral fractures should be considered in patients hospitalized for internal medicine. This study aimed to investigate thoracic vertebral fractures in patients hospitalized for internal medicine diseases.

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