Internet and social media usage of orthopaedic patients: A questionnaire-based survey

Table 4 The distribution of data about befriending with an orthopaedist, utilizing the information obtained and postoperative follow-ups (n = 1890)

	n	(%)
Sending friend request to an orthopaedist on Facebook	162	(8.6)
Befriending with an orthopaedist on Facebook	142	(7.5)
Do you think that orthopaedists should keep in contact with you over the internet?
Not necessary	1007	(53.3)
Necessary	883	(46.7)
1Which one(s) of the following do you prefer to ask your physician a question?
LinkedIn	17	(0.9)
Twitter	54	(2.9)
Facebook	144	(7.6)
Text-message to cell-phone	150	(7.9)
E-Mail	176	(9.3)
What’s App	204	(10.8)
Call his/her cell-phone	814	(43.1)
Other	301	(15.9)

¹More than one option was selected.