Google Search Analytics for Lateral Epicondylitis.

IF 1.8 Q2 ORTHOPEDICS

HAND Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2023-09-25 DOI:10.1177/15589447231199799

Jeremy Dubin, Suleiman Y Sudah, Michael A Moverman, Nicholas R Pagani, Richard N Puzzitiello, Mariano E Menendez, Michael S Guss

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Abstract

Background: The use of online search engines for health information is becoming common practice. We analyzed Google search queries to identify the most frequently asked topics and questions related to lateral epicondylitis ("tennis elbow") and the Web sites provided to address these questions.

Methods: Four search terms for lateral epicondylitis were entered into Google Web Search. A list of the most frequently asked questions along with their associated Web sites was extracted and categorized by 2 independent reviewers.

Results: A total of 400 questions were extracted with 168 associated Web sites. The most popular question topics were related to indications/management (39.0%), risks/complications (19.5%), and the ability to perform specific activities (18.8%). Frequently asked questions had to do with the duration of symptoms, self-management strategies (eg, brace use and self-massage), and the indications for surgery. The most common Web sites provided to address these questions were social media (27.5%), commercial (24.5%), academic (16.5%), and medical practice (16.3%).

Conclusion: The most frequently asked questions about lateral epicondylitis on Google centered around symptom duration and management, with most information originating from social media and commercial Web sites. Our data can be used to anticipate patient concerns and set expectations regarding the prognosis and management of lateral epicondylitis.

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侧面上髁炎的谷歌搜索分析。

背景：使用在线搜索引擎获取健康信息正在成为一种普遍做法。我们分析了谷歌搜索查询，以确定与外侧上髁炎（“网球肘”）相关的最常见话题和问题，以及为解决这些问题而提供的网站。方法：在谷歌网络搜索中输入4个关于侧上髁炎的搜索词。两位独立评审员提取了一份最常见问题列表及其相关网站，并对其进行了分类。结果：共从168个相关网站中提取了400个问题。最受欢迎的问题主题与适应症/管理（39.0%）、风险/并发症（19.5%）和进行特定活动的能力（18.8%）有关。常见问题与症状持续时间、自我管理策略（如支架使用和自我按摩）和手术适应症有关。解决这些问题最常见的网站是社交媒体（27.5%）、商业网站（24.5%）、学术网站（16.5%）和医疗实践网站（16.3%）。我们的数据可用于预测患者的担忧，并设定对侧上髁炎预后和治疗的期望。

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HAND Medicine-Surgery

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

0.00%

发文量

209

期刊介绍： HAND is the official journal of the American Association for Hand Surgery and is a peer-reviewed journal featuring articles written by clinicians worldwide presenting current research and clinical work in the field of hand surgery. It features articles related to all aspects of hand and upper extremity surgery and the post operative care and rehabilitation of the hand.