Technologically Decorative [Neurosurgery Wiki]

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===== Technologically Decorative =====

**Technologically decorative** refers to a research approach or publication that uses **advanced tools or technologies** (e.g., machine learning, tractography, high-resolution imaging) primarily for **aesthetic, superficial, or rhetorical appeal**, rather than for **substantive scientific contribution**.

==== Characteristics ====
  * Integration of **complex technology** without:
    * Clear rationale
    * Demonstrable improvement in outcomes
    * Rigorous validation
  * Often found in studies that **showcase novelty** over applicability.
  * May include **overly sophisticated visualizations** that do not enhance understanding.

==== Implications ====
  * Gives the **illusion of innovation** while offering little scientific progress.
  * Can mislead readers, reviewers, or clinicians into overvaluing the study.
  * Often masks weak methodology or insufficient data with technical flair.