Availability of accessible and high-quality information on the Internet for patients regarding the diagnosis and management of rotator cuff tears

Availability of accessible and high-quality information on the Internet for patients regarding the diagnosis and management of rotator cuff tears

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

In the era of informed patient decision-making, educated patients are vital contributors. The Internet provides a vast information source that patients will access. It is imperative that this information be relevant and understandable. Various treatments, each with advantages and disadvantages, are available. We sought to examine the standard of information about the diagnosis and management of rotator cuff tears available to patients on the Internet.

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