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. 2014 Jul;96-B(7):863-7.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.96B7.34023.

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

S A Aitken  1 , J D Hutchison  2 , M M McQueen  1 , C M Court-Brown  1
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The importance of epidemiological fracture data: injury epidemiology for the non-epidemiologist

S A Aitken et al. Bone Joint J. 2014 Jul.

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.

Keywords: Fracture epidemiology; Incidence; Prevalence.

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