Chapter
Level 1 Evidence: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Abstract
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard of medical research and have evolved significantly throughout the past three centuries. Conducting an RCT requires a thorough understanding of the process and its nuances. More specifically, the use of RCTs in orthopaedic surgery poses unique challenges, which must be understood and navigated appropriately. The terms “prospective”, “randomized”, “blinded”, and “controlled” each have …
Authors
Ekhtiari S; Mundi R; Khanna V; Bhandari M
Book title
Basic Methods Handbook for Clinical Orthopaedic Research
Pagination
pp. 265-283
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2019
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-58254-1_29