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World J Orthop. Jun 18, 2024; 15(6): 529-538
Published online Jun 18, 2024. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.529
Advancing orthopaedic trauma care through WhatsApp: An analysis of clinical and non-clinical applications, challenges, and future directions
Ravi Saini, Madhan Jeyaraman, Naveen Jeyaraman, Vijay Kumar Jain, Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Karthikeyan P Iyengar
Ravi Saini, Vijay Kumar Jain, Department of Orthopaedics, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi 110001, India
Madhan Jeyaraman, Naveen Jeyaraman, Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
Swaminathan Ramasubramanian, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai 600002, Tamil Nadu, India
Karthikeyan P Iyengar, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Southport and Ormskirk Hospitals, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching NHS Trust, Southport PR8 6PN, United Kingdom
Co-corresponding authors: Madhan Jeyaraman and Naveen Jeyaraman.
Author contributions: Saini R and Jain VK conceptualized the study; Jeyaraman M, Jeyaraman N, and Ramasubramian S contributed to writing, reviewing, and editing the manuscript; Iyengar KP supervised the study; and all authors contributed to the article and approved the submitted version. Jeyaraman M and Jeyaraman N have played important and indispensable roles in the experimental design, data interpretation and manuscript preparation as the co-corresponding authors.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Madhan Jeyaraman, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Research Associate, Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India. madhanjeyaraman@gmail.com
Received: March 19, 2024
Revised: April 23, 2024
Accepted: May 13, 2024
Published online: June 18, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: WhatsApp enhances healthcare communication, patient care, and medical education in orthopaedic trauma, offering speed and convenience. Despite its benefits, including efficiency and timely decision-making, challenges persist regarding data privacy, professional boundaries, and potential information mismanagement. We recommend developing standardized guidelines for secure and ethical app use in healthcare. Future research should focus on integrating WhatsApp more effectively into medical practices, ensuring it enhances patient care without compromising safety or professionalism, thus maximizing its potential in healthcare while addressing its inherent limitations.