. Physician-created posts in comparison to non-physician posts were significantly more accurate (mean misinformation index score 3.38 ± 1.12 vs 1.89 ± 0.94, p<0.0001). Conclusions Common orthopaedic conditions such as Achilles tendon tears, ACL tears, and meniscus tears are frequently the focus of content posted on TT and IG; however, this information is often not medically accurate. Increased physician engagement may help to rectify this misinformation.
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