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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Medical information dissemination

Background:

  • Elective stature lengthening (ESL) is increasingly popular for height increase.
  • Online resources for ESL often lack consistent and transparent information.
  • Prospective patients need clear data on costs, recovery, and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the quality and comprehensiveness of online information for elective stature lengthening.
  • To assess the clarity of communication regarding costs, recovery, and potential complications.

Main Methods:

  • A secret shopper methodology was employed, contacting 27 orthopaedic practices offering ESL globally.
  • Standardized scripts were used via email and phone calls to gather information.
  • Responses were analyzed for data depth and variability on key surgical and recovery aspects.

Main Results:

  • Only 11% of practices answered all scripted questions.
  • Cost estimates for ESL varied widely ($15,000 to $150,118).
  • Reported recovery times showed significant variability (2 to 365 days), with crucial details often omitted.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for improved transparency and standardization in online ESL resources.
  • Consistent communication guidelines are essential for patient trust and informed decision-making.
  • Addressing information gaps can enhance patient satisfaction in elective height-increasing procedures.