Critical Appraisal of a Published Paper
Fig. 2.1 Levels of evidence hierarchy for therapeutic studies Low-level evidence is more likely to be subject to bias. Bias is a systematic error that can make the results invalid….
Evidence-Based Management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Type Alpha angle (α) Beta angle (β) Descriptions I > 60° <55° Ia Normal hip (at any age). This grade is further divided into (Ia; β < 55°) and (Ib;…
Evidence-Based Treatment of Flexible Flat Foot in Children
Fig. 19.1 Flexible flat feet, which resolve on tip toeing Table 19.1 Table of recommendations Statement Grade of recommendation Most flexible flat feet in children do not cause symptoms B…
What is the Best Treatment for Congenital Vertical Talus?
Clinical Score Radiological Score Poor cosmetic appearance Abnormal talonavicular angle Talometatarsal axis Ankle+ loss of subtalar movement Hindfoot equinus Prominent talar head Abnormal talometatarsal axis Loss of medial longitudinal arch …
Evidence-Based Treatment for Clubfoot
Fig. 16.1 Clinical photographs showing classical deformity of a clubfoot Clubfoot can be: Idiopathic clubfoot which presents as an isolated anomaly in a normal child. Non-idiopathic clubfoot which is associated…
Introduction to Evidence-Based Orthopaedics
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017Sattar Alshryda, James S. Huntley and Paul A. Banaszkiewicz (eds.)Paediatric Orthopaedics10.1007/978-3-319-41142-2_1 1. Introduction to Evidence-Based Orthopaedics Sattar Alshryda1 , James S. Huntley2 and Paul Banaszkiewicz3 (1) Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester, UK (2) Department of Surgery,…
Clinical Surveillance, Selective or Universal Ultrasound Screening in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
Has the presence of a screening programme improved outcomes for patients with DDH? How effective is clinical examination in the early detection of DDH and who should be performing the…
Arthroscopic Skills Training Modalities
Fig. 6.1 FAST program workstation The FAST Program committee first deconstructed arthroscopy into its most basic elements (Table 6.1), which were then incorporated into the teaching curriculum. For example, beginning…
Aspects of a Course Design
Fig. 8.1 Achievement of appropriate deliberate practice So with the above end in mind is it time to start designing your course? Pause and before committing a lot of your…
Establishing Validation Methods: Measuring Progress (Measuring Teaching Effectiveness) – Global Rating Scales
Study Tool Description Conclusion Howells et al. [10] Modified orthopaedic competence assessment project (OCAP) Intraoperative 14 point arthroscopic checklist and OSATS GRS Tool demonstrated improved performance in operating room for…
