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Timely intervention is vital, because untreated deformity can lead to cardiopulmonary compromise. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping orthopaedic care by improving detection, forecasting progression, and guiding treatment. This scoping review maps current use in this patient population.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Following PRISMA ScR standards, we systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus for studies that developed, applied, or validated AI models to diagnose, manage, or predict outcomes in EOS.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>After removing duplicates, 352 records were screened, 22 full texts were reviewed, and 11 studies met inclusion criteria. Most investigations (63.6%) employed convolutional neural networks (CNNs) such as Mask R CNN, EfficientNet, and U Net. Ensemble learning with gradient boosting, random forest, and logistic regression (9.1%), Gaussian Na\u00efve Bayes (9.1%), sparse additive machines (9.1%), and unsupervised clustering (9.1%) were also used. Image analysis dominated (72.7%), automating radiographic measurements (Cobb angle, skeletal maturity) and monitoring growing-rod distraction. Predictive models (27.3%) estimated prolonged hospital stay, unplanned reoperation, or postoperative complications. Mean accuracy was 91.2% (range 86.1% to 94.0%). Common limitations were small sample sizes, single-centre data, and limited external validation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>AI shows promise for EOS imaging and risk prediction, yet translation is hindered by methodological heterogeneity and scarce external validation. Future work should adopt standardised reporting, aggregate multicentre datasets, and test models prospectively in large cohorts.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1007\/s43390-025-01208-7","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,19]],"date-time":"2025-10-19T06:56:47Z","timestamp":1760857007000},"page":"389-397","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/springer_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":7,"title":["Artificial intelligence in early onset scoliosis: a scoping review"],"prefix":"10.1007","volume":"14","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0000-1970-3038","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Chuck","family":"Lam","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Jennifer","family":"Tasong","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Halil","family":"Bulut","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Amy","family":"Udall","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Tenghis","family":"Sukhbaatar","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Gary","family":"Hoang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Aran","family":"Koye","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"JeeHwan","family":"Ahn","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Fayez","family":"Ghazi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Duncan","family":"Loader","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Conor T.","family":"Boylan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Jwalant S.","family":"Mehta","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"George","family":"McKay","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Morgan","family":"Jones","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"297","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,10,19]]},"reference":[{"key":"1208_CR1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","first-page":"599","DOI":"10.1530\/EOR-22-0040","volume":"7","author":"G Ruiz","year":"2022","unstructured":"Ruiz G et al (2022) Early-onset scoliosis: a narrative review. 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