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How reliable are reliability studies of fracture classifications?A systematic review of their methodologies

Abstract

Two independent reviewers performed a search in MEDLINE and EMBASE for fracture classification reliability studies. Data were obtained on classifications, image modalities, fracture selection processes, sample sizes and their justification, type and number of raters, practical issues for the classification sessions, statistical methods, and results. A 10-item checklist was devised for quality assessment of methodologies. 44 studies assessing 32 …

Authors

Audigé L; Bhandari M; Kellam J

Journal

Acta Orthopaedica, Vol. 75, No. 2, pp. 184–194

Publisher

MJS Publishing, Medical Journals Sweden AB

Publication Date

January 2004

DOI

10.1080/00016470412331294445

ISSN

1745-3674