Patients With Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Obtain Information Regarding Diagnosis, Management, and Recovery from Low-Quality Online Resources.

Kyle K ObanaChristian LawMichael A MastroianniAbed AbdelazizFrank J AlexanderChristopher S AhmadDavid P Trofa

Published in: The Physician and sportsmedicine (2024)

Patients search the internet for information regarding diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of PCL injuries and are less interested in the details of the procedure, cost, and longevity of treatment. The low JAMA score reflects the heterogenous quality and transparency of online information. Physicians can use this information to help guide patient expectations pre- and post-operatively.

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