title: Glossary of evidence-based orthopaedic terminology.
abstract: As surgeons incorporate the philosophy of evidence-based orthopaedics into patient care, they need to become familiar with common terminology. A glossary of commonly used terms encountered among evidence-based orthopaedic practitioners is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Science Centre Room 2C3, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5, Canada. bhandari@sympatico.ca
authors.forename: Mohit
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bhandari
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tornetta
authors.forename: Gordon H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Guyatt
mesh_terms: D015340:Epidemiologic Research Design; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D009985:Orthopedics; D009626:Terminology as Topic