Registry Data-Valuable Lessons But Beware the Confounders.

Authors :: Stammers JG
Kuo A
Hart AJ
Smeeth L
Skinner JA
Source :: The Journal of arthroplasty [J Arthroplasty] 2017 Sep; Vol. 32 (9S), pp. S63-S67. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Feb 17.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: A mature national joint registry with widespread adoption and audit can successfully demonstrate trends and influence future orthopedic practice. Correlations can be identified; however, this should not be misinterpreted as causality. It is essential to consider confounding when analyzing observational datasets.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)