ArticleArthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation2025
Individuals Frequently Search Google With Questions About the Management of Meniscal Tears and the Indications for and Technical Details of Surgery but the Quality of the Information Is Suboptimal.
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Abstract
Purpose: To analyze the frequently asked questions that patients search online regarding meniscal tears and meniscal surgery and evaluate the quality of websites used to answer these common queries. Methods: This study used Google's People Also Ask function to extract the most common 300 questions and associated Web pages regarding meniscal tears and meniscal surgery. Questions on both meniscal tear and meniscal surgery were categorized using the Rothwell classification, and websites were evaluated with Results: The Rothwell classification of questions on meniscal tear/surgery was 54.0%/55% fact, 37.7%/30.0% policy, and 8.3%/15.0% value. The meniscal tear cohort asked significantly more questions related to policy ( Conclusions: The quality of online information related to meniscal tears and surgery is often suboptimal based on objective measures of value. Individuals frequently search for insights into indications, management, and technical details. Clinical Relevance: Understanding common themes in online searches can provide valuable insights that could improve patient education. Surgeons can use this information to anticipate potential questions, establish appropriate patient expectations, and enhance informed decisions.
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