Common errors in the design of orthopaedic studies.
There are several issues that one has to take into consideration in order to avoid potential pitfalls in the design of orthopaedic studies. This article highlights how to avoid common errors and how to continue the drive towards the unattainable, but laudable, goal of perfection.
Bono
Christopher M
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Boston University School of Medicine, Boston University Medical Center, MA 02118, USA. bonocm@prodigy.net
Tornetta
Paul
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D015982:Bias; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods*; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D018579:Patient Selection; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012107:Research Design; D018401:Sample Size