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Results were required to be unique, accessible websites with information about hip arthroscopy conveyed primarily via analyzable text. Two reviewers applied inclusion criteria to the initial 97 results, discussing to reach consensus in cases of disagreement. Overall, 60 unique results were reviewed with 48 meeting inclusion criteria. Websites were categorized as physician\u2010sponsored, academic, commercial, governmental and nonprofit organization (NPO), or unspecified. 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The webpages' average grade level, incorporating information from all 6 metrics, was 12.79 \u00b1 1.98.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The current readability of online information pertaining to hip arthroscopy is at an inappropriately high reading level compared with the sixth\u2010grade level recommended by the American Medical Association and National Institutes of Health, thus introducing significant barriers to understanding for many patients. Online materials should be edited to reduce word and sentence length and complexity, use simpler terms, and minimize use of passive voice to facilitate patient knowledge acquisition and understanding of online information about hip arthroscopy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical Relevance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study shows that the current readability of online information on hip arthroscopy exceeds the suggested sixth\u2010grade reading level. 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