Gender-Based Differences in X Usage Among Orthopedic Surgeons at Top-Ranked US Hospitals: Cross-Sectional Analysis
Orthopedic surgeons on X were more likely to have higher academic rank, leadership titles, and dual degrees, although gender disparities persisted with women X users harboring lower rates of full professorship. Women orthopedic surgeons were more actively engaged with other posts on X. The motivation behind these trends is worthy of further study.
Authors
- Katelyn M. Atkins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3165-4803)
- Jordan Gasho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4852-3161)
- Daniel G Tobert
Institutions
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (US)
- Keck Hospital of USC (US)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2025-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/69366
- Primary Topic
- Social Media in Health Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00