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  • Shoulder musculoskeletal structures (AI-generated)

    From the website of an orthopedic center (and ridiculed on Reddit):

    July 14, 2026
  • Kidneys (AI-generated)

    From a trade journal for healthcare professionals in infection control and facility management (Adobe Stock ID 719193500):

    From the website of a kidney specialist:

    From the website of a company diagnosing genetic diseases:

    From an article for kidney transplant patients (Adobe Stock ID 449862705):

    From the website for a kidney clinic, another kidney clinic, a diabetes website, and another diabetes website (iStock image ID 1360392777):

    Doctor hands holding kidneys shape. Health care, medical insurance concept.

    From the website of a hospital chain, accompanying an article on salt and kidneys:

    From the website of this hospital, another hospital, and this insurance company:

    From the website of a vascular care center:

    • Note: The file name of the above image is “2026-07-DALL·E-2025-01-10-12.41.57-A-detailed-medical-illustration-of-a-human-kidney-affected-by-chronic-kidney-disease-showing-the-internal-structures-like-the-cortex-medulla-and-da”.
    • Note: The file name of the above image is “DALL·E-2025-01-10-12.42.07-A-conceptual-artwork-of-a-human-figure-experiencing-kidney-disease-symptoms-such-as-fatigue-swelling-in-the-legs-and-back-pain”.
    • Note: The file name of the above image is “DALL·E-2025-01-10-12.42.18-A-bright-and-uplifting-illustration-of-healthy-kidneys-symbolizing-prevention-of-kidney-disease.-Two-vibrant-kidneys-with-glowing-red-and-pink-hues-ar”.

    From website of a healthcare platform, accompanying an article on kidney disease. Also on an educational website:

    From the website of a healthcare platform, accompanying an article on chronic kidney disease (Adobe Stock ID 768361043):

    From the website of a primary care clinic, on a page describing nephrology care:

    Instagram post from a hospital:

    Opening image in a video on Instagram posted by a hospital:

    July 14, 2026
  • Bones of the hand, wrist, forearm (not AI)

    From Shutterstock, image 598776893. Uploaded in 2017, so this was not generated with AI. Used on the website of an orthopaedic hospital and the website of a hand surgeon:

    From Alamy, image H6XGD2. Uploaded in 2016, so this was not generated with AI. Used on multiple websites including an orthopaedic clinic, orthopaedics/ sports medicine clinic, and supplier of wrist supports.

    June 6, 2026
  • Bones of the hand, wrist, forearm (AI-generated)

    From the website of an orthopaedic surgeon, used to illustrate a page on wrist instability:

    Available on Adobe Stock, image 1026723603. Used to accompany article in The Boston Globe (and removed after ridicule):

    From the website of a healthcare clinic, used to illustrate page on rheumatology:

    From the website of a regenerative medicine clinic, used to illustrate carpal tunnel syndrome:

    From the website of a chiropractic care clinic, used to illustrate carpal tunnel syndrome:

    From the website of a reconstructive surgery clinic, used to illustrate specific conditions:

    From the website of a pain care clinic. Used to illustrate arthritis of the wrist and hand in a blog:

    From the website of a hand and wrist surgery clinic:

    • Note: The file name of the above image is “DALL·E-2024-05-30-15.22.56-A-modern-sleek-graphic-for-a-medical-website-depicting-carpal-tunnel-syndrome”
    • Note: The file name of the above image is “DALL·E-2024-05-30-15.24.18-A-modern-sleek-graphic-for-a-medical-website-depicting-Dequervains-Tenosynovitis”
    • Note: The file name of the above image is “DALL·E-2024-05-30-15.20.27-A-modern-sleek-graphic-for-a-medical-website-depicting-hand-joint-replacement”

    From the patient education library of an orthopedics clinic:

    From the website of an orthopedic surgery clinic, illustrating carpel tunnel syndrome:

    June 6, 2026