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Editorial
. 2022 Mar;30(3):753-757.
doi: 10.1007/s00167-022-06896-6. Epub 2022 Feb 2.

Machine learning and conventional statistics: making sense of the differences

Christophe Ley  1 , R Kyle Martin  2 , Ayoosh Pareek  3 , Andreas Groll  4 , Romain Seil  5 , Thomas Tischer  6
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Editorial

Machine learning and conventional statistics: making sense of the differences

Christophe Ley et al. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

The application of machine learning (ML) to the field of orthopaedic surgery is rapidly increasing, but many surgeons remain unfamiliar with the nuances of this novel technique. With this editorial, we address a fundamental topic-the differences between ML techniques and traditional statistics. By doing so, we aim to further familiarize the reader with the new opportunities available thanks to the ML approach.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Machine learning; Orthopaedic surgery; Sports medicine; Statistics.

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