ArticleEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2021
Standardizing statistics and data reporting in orthopaedic research.
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30 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Should a history of pelvic fracture fixation be an indication for cesarean section?European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Article
- Comparative study of retrograde intramedullary nailing versus locking extramedullary plating in complete articular fractures with metaphyseal comminution of the distal femur.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
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- [Efficacy analysis of autologous facet joint bone block in lumbar interbody fusion of osteoporosis patients].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2023Article
- Open fixation of the posterior malleolus increases the morbidity of trimalleolar ankle fracture fixation.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2023Article
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Abstract
As the demand for research within orthopaedic surgery continues to grow, it is important to emphasize appropriate data reporting. Insufficient statistical reporting confounds data interpretation and makes it difficult to compare results. Currently, there are no guidelines for reporting results within the orthopaedic literature. This article discusses the importance of appropriate data reporting and proposes guidelines for presenting orthopaedic data to highlight clinical relevance rather than statistical significance.
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