Journal article
Classifying Intertrochanteric Fractures of the Proximal Femur: Does Experience Matter?
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This prospective study aimed to evaluate inter-observer agreement of the AO/OTA and Evans/Jensen classification systems with an emphasis on the effect of reviewer experience. In addition, the level of agreement in the determination of fracture stability across varying levels of experience was evaluated.
SUBJECT AND METHODS: A group of 12 reviewers (6 surgeons, 3 senior residents, 3 junior residents) independently assessed 56 …
Authors
Fung W; Jönsson A; Bühren V; Bhandari M
Journal
Medical Principles and Practice, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp. 198–202
Publisher
Karger Publishers
Publication Date
2007
DOI
10.1159/000100390
ISSN
1011-7571