Description
This is a transcript of a presentation by Muhammad Arham Sahu on the role of social media, particularly Twitter (termed "OrthoTwitter"), as an educational tool in the field of orthopedics. Sahu begins with an overview, highlighting the ubiquity of social media and its potential for education. He outlines the accessibility and speed of information available on platforms like Twitter, noting that the focus of his research is on educational content. Sahu presents statistical data indicating the number of Twitter users, the engagement of plastic surgeons, and suggests that orthopedic professionals could use Twitter to enhance quality content for both colleagues and patients. The method of analysis involved a retrospective review of tweets concerning orthopedic topics over a one-year period, which resulted in significant findings regarding the types of content shared. The results highlight a disparity between general orthopedic communication on social media versus the more professional, educational-driven discourse found using the OrthoTwitter hashtag. Sahu concludes that while there are challenges, Twitter shows promise as a valuable tool for education in the field of trauma and orthopedics.
DOI: 10.1302/3114-210001