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  • Orthopedics
  • Public Health
  • Digital Health Trends

Background:

  • Achilles tendon ruptures (ATRs) are a common sports-related injury.
  • Understanding public interest in ATRs is crucial for health communication.
  • Online search trends reflect patient information-seeking behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize trends and public interest in Achilles tendon ruptures (ATRs) in the United States from 2013 to 2023.
  • To utilize Google Trends data to evaluate online information-seeking patterns for ATRs.
  • To assess the influence of media on public awareness of Achilles tendon injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Google Trends health category data for the United States and worldwide.
  • Queried search terms related to Achilles tendon injuries over a 10-year period (2013-2023).
  • Analyzed trends for terms including 'Achilles', 'Achilles tendon injury', 'Achilles tear', 'Achilles tendon rupture', 'Achilles repair', 'Achilles surgery', and 'Achilles rupture recovery'.

Main Results:

  • Several Achilles-related search terms showed significant increases in interest in the United States (P ≤ .038).
  • Worldwide trends mirrored increases, though not all were statistically significant.
  • Peaks in search interest correlated with high-profile Achilles tendon injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Public interest in Achilles tendon injuries has significantly risen over the past decade in the US and globally.
  • Patients are actively seeking online information regarding ATR treatments and outcomes.
  • There is a need for accurate and accessible online educational content for Achilles tendon ruptures.