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Applicability and generalisability of published results of randomised and non-randomised controlled studies evaluating four orthopaedic procedures: methodological systematic review.

Authors :
Pibouleau, Leslie
Boutron, Isabelle
Reeves, Barnaby C.
Nizard, Rémy
Ravaud, Philippe
Source :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition). 11/28/2009, Vol. 339 Issue 7732, p1239-1239. 1p. 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article offers information on a methodological systematic review to study and determine whether the reporting of applicability data is consistent between randomized controlled trials and non-randomized studies of four orthopaedic procedures. Researchers analyzed Medline and the Cochrane central register of controlled studies examining minimally invasive or computer-assisted arthroplasty of the hip or knee. It mentions the primary outcomes of the systematic review as well as its main results.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17592151
Volume :
339
Issue :
7732
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMJ: British Medical Journal (Overseas & Retired Doctors Edition)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
45663296
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.b4538