Comparative Efficacy of ChatGPT and DeepSeek in Addressing Patient Queries on Gonarthrosis and Total Knee Arthroplasty
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.ChatGPT provides more accurate and satisfactory patient information on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) than DeepSeek. This artificial intelligence (AI) tool can enhance patient education and reduce anxiety before TKA surgery.
Area Of Science
- Healthcare Artificial Intelligence
- Orthopaedic Patient Education
- Surgical Anxiety Management
Background
- Artificial intelligence (AI) offers new methods for patient education and anxiety reduction in healthcare.
- This study compares two AI platforms, ChatGPT and DeepSeek, for patient education regarding gonarthrosis and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Purpose Of The Study
- To compare the accuracy and patient satisfaction of responses from ChatGPT and DeepSeek for patients considering TKA.
- To evaluate the efficacy of AI in providing clear and reassuring information about gonarthrosis and TKA.
Main Methods
- A prospective comparative trial involved 100 patients with gonarthrosis undergoing TKA.
- Patients asked 5 questions to both AI platforms; responses were evaluated by blinded orthopaedic specialists and patients for accuracy and satisfaction.
- Primary outcomes included mean specialist accuracy scores and mean patient satisfaction scores.
Main Results
- ChatGPT significantly outperformed DeepSeek in both accuracy (8.7 vs 7.4) and patient satisfaction (8.9 vs 7.6).
- ChatGPT provided superior explanations for surgical procedures and postoperative care.
- DeepSeek offered more concise recovery timeline summaries.
Conclusions
- ChatGPT is more effective than DeepSeek in delivering accurate and satisfactory information about TKA to patients.
- AI platforms like ChatGPT can enhance patient education and potentially decrease preoperative anxiety.
- Further research is recommended on integrating AI into clinical practice for improved patient outcomes.

