Introduction The main objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of social media
and Internet usage of orthopaedists and to determine its effects on patient–physician
communication. Methods Data were collected by e-mail from 321 orthopaedists who filled
out the questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of a total 25 items pertaining to personal
information, which social media tool they use, their overall views of and expectations from
social media, the effects of social media on patient–physician relationship and …