The importance of epidemiological fracture data: injury epidemiology for the non-epidemiologist.

Aitken, S A; Hutchison, J D; McQueen, M M; Court-Brown, C M · Bone Joint J · 2014

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Abstract

Epidemiological studies enhance clinical practice in a number of ways. However, there are many methodological difficulties that need to be addressed in designing a study aimed at the collection and analysis of data concerning fractures and other injuries. Most can be managed and errors minimised if careful attention is given to the design and implementation of the research.

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