Evaluating large language model responses to patient questions on ulnar collateral ligament repair

AI models generated generally accurate information about UCL repair but at reading levels far above the AMA/NIH recommendations. In this study, Gemini was the most accurate model and produced the least readable content. Level of evidence: III.

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Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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2026-02-27
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https://doi.org/10.5397/cise.2025.01214
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
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Abstract

AI models generated generally accurate information about UCL repair but at reading levels far above the AMA/NIH recommendations. In this study, Gemini was the most accurate model and produced the least readable content. Level of evidence: III.

Clinics in Shoulder and ElbowVol. 29(1)
Rush University Medical Center (US), Emory University (US)
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