Quality and content analysis of hip arthroscopy videos on YouTube™

Aims: We have planned a study aimed at analyzing the content and quality of videos related to hip arthroscopy on YouTube. YouTube™ is indeed one of the most popular platforms for video content on the Internet, offering a vast array of videos on various topics ranging from entertainment to educational resources. The platform hosts a substantial amount of orthopedic video content that is not subject to any screening or editorial review process. The quality of videos on hip arthroscopy has not been assessed before. This study aimed to evaluate the quality and comprehensiveness of YouTube™ videos on the topic of hip arthroscopy. Methods: The videos were evaluated by one orthopedic surgeon using the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) criteria, the DISCERN tool for consumer health information quality and the Global Quality Score (GQS). This evaluation aimed to determine the accuracy of these assessment methods. Results: Among the first 50 videos evaluated, 20 (40%) were uploaded by doctors, 10 (20%) by physiotherapists, 8 (16%) by individual patients sharing their experiences, 3 (6%) by clinics, 4 (8%) by health channels, and 5 (10%) by hospitals. The average number of views was 1.150 (range: 1-18.553), the average video length was 12 minutes and 10 seconds (range: 24 seconds to 1 hour and 10 minutes), the average number of likes was 102.46 (range: 1-3,546), and the average number of dislikes was 8 (range: 0-98). The average DISCERN score was 32.46 (range: 14-68), the average VPI was 40.36 (range: 0-460), the average GQS was 2.24 (range: 1-4), and the average JAMA score was 2.41 (range: 1-3). Conclusion: The quality of information about hip arthroscopy on YouTube is generally low and offers limited educational value. Therefore, healthcare providers should caution their patients about relying on these sources and provide more reliable educational alternatives.