Dr. Christian Pean, MD, an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery and the Executive Director of AI and IT Innovation at Duke Orthopaedic Surgery, is shaping the future of musculoskeletal care through technology- and equity-focused strategies. In a recent Becker’s Spine Review feature, Pean discussed the urgent need to expand access, leverage artificial intelligence to reduce administrative burden, and adapt to the growing outpatient trend—all while maintaining quality and safety.
“AI isn’t about replacing clinicians—it’s about freeing them to focus on what matters most: patient care,” says Pean. “We have an opportunity to use technology to improve efficiency, enhance the patient experience, and ensure equitable access to orthopaedic services.”
'Time to get to work': Orthopaedics confronts AI, access, and the outpatient push, Becker's Spine Review