Clinically inert describes a method, tool, intervention, or research finding that, despite theoretical or technical interest, has no demonstrated impact on clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, or therapeutic efficacy.

• No influence on diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, or surgical planning.
• May produce visually impressive or technically complex results, but these do not translate into actionable changes.
• Often used in experimental or exploratory studies without real-world application.
• Lacks clinical validation, outcome correlation, or utility beyond academic contexts.

• Prevents waste of clinical resources on unproven techniques.
• Avoids technological overreach in patient care.
• Emphasizes the need for clinical relevance and outcome-based validation in translational research.