Abstract
BackgroundThe purpose of this investigation was to analyze the content and quality of YouTube videos related to shoulder arthroplasty (SA) and elbow arthroplasty (EA). In addition, we aimed to compare videos produced by academic sources with those that were produced by nonacademic sources. We hypothesized that overall SA and EA YouTube video content and quality would be poor. MethodsThe most popular SA and EA YouTube videos were analyzed as per the source, and video characteristics were recorded. We determined video content and quality scores utilizing the Journal of the American Medical Association benchmark criteria, DISCERN criteria, and a novel arthroplasty content score. ResultsEighty-four and 34 unique SA and EA videos were included, respectively. Mean Journal of the American Medical Association, DISCERN, and content scores were 1.2, 29.5, and 3.4 for SA videos and 0.9, 29.9, and 3.5 for EA videos, respectively. No videos were classified as “good” or “excellent” as per the DISCERN criteria. Mean quality and content scores were not significantly different for academic compared with nonacademic sources for either SA or EA videos. ConclusionYouTube videos related to SA and EA are of poor quality and are unreliable sources of patient information. Videos from academic sources do not provide higher-quality information than videos from nonacademic sources. With the growing use of internet and social media for health information, surgeons should, at present, direct patients away from these sources. Upper-extremity surgeons and professional societies should endeavor to create quality, patient-directed educational videos related to SA and EA, as patients are increasingly seeking information from social media sources. Level of evidenceBasic Science Study
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