Abstract
Background: Internet usage continues to increase, as does the quantity of information and misinformation on the Internet. We wanted to assess the quality of information readily available to patients on common elective orthopaedic operations. Methods: We scanned the web using three common search engines for information on knee and hip replacements. We scored the quality of information on a scale. Results: The most readily accessed individual sites scored disappointingly. Conclusion: The quality of information on the Internet for elective joint replacement surgery ought to be more regulated for the benefit of the information hungry modern patient population. Moreover the surgeon is hereby made aware of the insight today's patient brings to the professional relationship.
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