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. 2022 Dec 15;5(1):e21–e27. doi: 10.1016/j.asmr.2022.09.011

Table 2.

Website Categorization Breakdown With Definitions of Each Website Type and Associated Examples

Website Type Example
Academic Webpage hosted by an academic institution or organization
e.g., dukehealth.org, orthoinfo.aaos.org
Commercial Webpage hosted by a for-profit company
e.g., orthopedia.com, athletico.com
Journal Academic journal publication, may be hosted by third-party site
e.g., pubmed.com, arthroscopyjournal.com
Government Governmental hosted webpage
e.g., myhealth.alberta.ca, medlineplus.gov
Legal Single attorney, law firm, or legal advice webpage
e.g., rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com, rossfellercasey.com
Medical Information Site Company or organization for the purpose of medical information reviewed by medical professionals
e.g., WebMD.com, healthline.com
Medical Practice Medical or Surgical practice of physicians
e.g., rothmanortho.com, orthobethesda.com
Non-medical Media Site Webpages not specializing in medical information such as general news and social media sites
e.g., wikipedia.com, abcnews.com
Single Surgeon Practice Single surgeon practice or personal webpage
e.g., rachelfrankmd.com