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Purpose: To synthesize the current evidence on the diagnostic impact of AI-assisted fracture detection and to discuss evidence-informed principles for safe and selective clinical deployment. Methods: A structured narrative synthesis of meta-analyses, multi-reader, multi-case observer studies, and real-world implementation investigations was performed. Diagnostic performance patterns were examined across anatomical regions and levels of reader experience. No quantitative pooling or reanalysis of the primary data was performed. The findings were synthesized across anatomical regions, reader-experience groups, and implementation-relevant clinical contexts. Results: Across studies, AI-assisted interpretation was generally associated with moderate gains in sensitivity and lower missed-fracture rates compared with unaided human reading, while largely preserving specificity. The diagnostic benefit was greatest among less-experienced readers in high-volume emergency settings. Performance was strongly anatomy-dependent: consistent and clinically meaningful improvements were observed for hip and appendicular skeleton fractures; intermediate benefits with increased false-positive burden were reported for wrist and rib fractures; and inferior sensitivity relative to expert interpretation was documented for cervical and vertebral spine injuries. Conclusions: AI-assisted fracture detection improves diagnostic safety when implemented as a structured second-reader tool; however, its effectiveness depends heavily on anatomy. 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