TikTok content as a source of health education regarding epicondylitis: a content analysis

ConclusionsTikTok can be an unreliable source of information regarding epicondylitis treatment. It is common to find nonphysicians who share medical advice on the platform, with medical treatments demonstrating the weakest level of supporting evidence. Elbow surgeons should advise their patients that treatment recommendations from TikTok may not align with established guidelines.Level of Evidence: Level IV —Cross-sectional study.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research