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A secondary aim was to assess the rate of missed VCFs using initial radiologist reports. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 590 outpatient CT scans. HealthOST, an artificial intelligence solution from Nanox.AI that allows for automated spine analysis using CT images was evaluated against a consensus ground truth established by two radiologists, including a senior musculoskeletal radiologist. Two vertebral body height reduction thresholds were tested: mild (&gt;20%) and moderate (&gt;25%). Original radiologist reports were reviewed to identify missed VCFs. Results: At the 20% threshold, the AI achieved a sensitivity of 92.0%, a specificity of 52.7%, a PPV of 16.5%, and an NPV of 98.5%. At the 25% threshold, sensitivity decreased to 78.0%, while specificity improved to 94.2%, with a PPV of 51.1% and an NPV of 98.2%. The AI identified 88% and 92% of fractures missed by radiologists at the 20% and 25% thresholds, respectively. Conclusions: The Nanox HealthOST AI solution demonstrates potential as an effective screening tool, with threshold selection adaptable to clinical needs with a secondary review by a radiologist that is advisable to ensure diagnostic accuracy. 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