The Age of OrthoInfo: A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Patient Comprehension of Informed Consent

This study is a Non-funded, Single Center, Multi-Arm, Parallel Group Randomize Control Trial.

In this study, the investigators aim to evaluate the impact of a visual aid on patient comprehension an orthopedic informed consent discussion in low socioeconomic populations.

The primary outcome is patient comprehension measured by a Validated Knowledge-Based Multiple Choice Questionnaire.

The secondary outcomes include: Patient satisfaction and Time efficiency.

The investigators hypothesize that using an Anatomic Model Visual Aid during an orthopedic informed consent discussion will improve patient comprehension, satisfaction and time-efficiency of orthopedic care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients newly diagnosed with Knee Osteoarthritis managed with steroid injections
• Patients who express lack of knowledge regarding knee osteoarthritis (causes, diagnosis, treatment, anatomy)
• English speaking
• Patients that meet the Federal Poverty Guideline for Healthcare (i.e. Medicaid)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients under the age of 18
• College graduates
• Non-English speaking
• Patient without the capacity to give consent
• Patients with a tactile, mental, visual or auditory disability