Abstract
Objective: To find the dynamics and impact of
using WhatsApp among the practicing orthopedic
surgeons, to sort out the benefits and outcomes
along with the space of improvement in it.
Keywords: WhatsApp, orthopedic surgery,
smartphone applications.
Conclusion: The use of WhatsApp among the
members of the orthopedic team is believed to
improve communication, patient care, and skill
level of the surgeons. Thus, following this modern
high-tech trend has caused a positive impact on
the personal and professional level. A large scale
study will be justified to measure the effects of
social media communications on patient care.
(Rawal Med J 202;45:240-244)
