Misclassification of Case –Control Studies in the Orthopedic Literature Is Common: A Bibliometric Analysis

ConclusionsStudies reported in the orthopedic literature to have a case –control design frequently have another study design, and this pattern is consistent across subspecialties. Enhanced rigor in accurately defining study designs in orthopedics could be achieved through training and stricter review processes.
Source: HSS Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research