Editorial Commentary: Artificial Intelligence for the Wrist: Moving to the Forefront of Diagnostic Imaging for Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injury

Accurate diagnosis of the etiology of ulnar-sided wrist pain and injury to the triangular fibrocartilage complex, particularly Palmar 1B tears, can prove to be challenging. Multiple peer-reviewed studies have demonstrated that accurate diagnosis and treatment of tears of the triangular fibrocartilage complex through nonoperative and operative means, including arthroscopy, can result in improved patient outcomes and function. One of the keys to successful treatment, however, is accurate diagnosis. While our current imaging modalities help to provide additional data for the assessment of this pathology, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography scans have limitations. Thus, employing the power of artificial intelligence and deep learning to ultrasound assessment of this injury is appealing. Efficient integration of this technology into daily practice has potential to bolster diagnostics not only in large medical centers but also in underserved areas with limited access to magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography.