*Result*: Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models.

Title:
Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models.
Authors:
Wong GC; Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Michigan Medicine, The University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 2130 Taubman Center, SPC 5340, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5340, USA., Chung KC; Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Michigan Medicine, The University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 2130 Taubman Center, SPC 5340, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5340, USA. Electronic address: kecchung@med.umich.edu.
Source:
Hand clinics [Hand Clin] 2026 Feb; Vol. 42 (1), pp. 27-36. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Sep 10.
Publication Type:
Journal Article; Review
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: W.B. Saunders Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8510415 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1558-1969 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 07490712 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Hand Clin Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Original Publication: Philadelphia : W.B. Saunders, c1985-
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: Application; Artificial intelligence; Challenges; Large language model; Natural language processing
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20251108 Date Completed: 20251112 Latest Revision: 20251112
Update Code:
20260130
DOI:
10.1016/j.hcl.2025.08.004
PMID:
41206186
Database:
MEDLINE

*Further Information*

*Natural language processing systems (NLPs) and large language models (LLMs) have the potential to revolutionize hand surgery by streamlining workflows, enhancing patient-care, and advancing research capabilities. NLPs are particularly adept at processing unstructured clinical data, enabling more efficient research, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety monitoring. LLMs contribute through patient education, real-time clinical decision support, and reducing administrative burdens with automated documentation. However, challenges must be resolved to fully realize their benefits. Overcoming these barriers could pave the way for transformative advancements in hand surgery and health care.
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*Disclosures The authors declare no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. The authors have nothing to disclose.*