Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Pain Medicine

Abstract

Purpose of review: This review explores the current applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of pain medicine with a focus on machine learning.

Recent findings: Utilizing a literature search conducted through the PubMed database, several current trends were identified, including the use of AI as a tool for diagnostics, predicting pain progression, predicting treatment response, and performance of therapy and pain management. Results of these studies show promise for the improvement of patient outcomes. Current gaps in the research and subsequent directions for future study involve AI in optimizing and improving nerve stimulation and more thoroughly predicting patients' responses to treatment.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Chronic pain; Machine learning; Pain medicine.