title: The Expectation Game: Patient Comprehension Is a Determinant of Outcome.
abstract: Patient comprehension of orthopaedic procedures is low and their expectations for successful outcomes are often unrealistic. Surgeons need to understand this and guide patients toward sensible expectations.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Rossi
authors.forename: Jefferson C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Brand
authors.forename: Matthew T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Provencher
authors.forename: James H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Lubowitz
mesh_terms: D032882:Comprehension; D057220:Health Literacy; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires