The Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Latin American Research
➢ Substantial disparities exist between Latin America and high-income countries in research capacity, and artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool to accelerate scientific development and reduce this gap.➢ Orthopaedic research in Latin America faces persistent barriers, including limited funding, lack of trained investigators, and insufficient data infrastructure, that restrict innovation and international collaboration.➢ By automating complex and time-consuming tasks, AI can lower research costs, improve efficiency, and enhance project quality across all stages, from data analysis to manuscript preparation.➢ The growing adoption of AI in the region is already strengthening academic productivity, fostering collaboration, and supporting Latin America's transition to a more equitable and innovative research environment.
Authors
- Michelle Ghert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4778-4522)
- Ricardo Becker
Institutions
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (US)
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (BR)
- Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (BR)
- McMaster University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2106/jbjs.25.01431
- Primary Topic
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00