RT Journal
A1 Vitale, Michael
A1 RoyeJr., David P.
A1 Winter, Robert B.
T1 Short-Term Outcomes Analysis in Pediatric Orthopaedics
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2001
FD April 1
VO 83
IS 4
SP 619
OP a
DO 
UL http://dx.doi.org/
AB 
We are writing in response to "Commentary. The Fallacy
of Short-Term Outcomes Analysis in Pediatric Orthopaedics" (81-A:
1499-1500, Oct. 1999), by Winter. As co-investigators in an OREF-funded study
examining the utility of quality-of-life questionnaires in the evaluation
of patients with pediatric orthopaedic problems, we share Dr. Winter’s interest
in continuing to improve our understanding of the outcomes in children
after clinical intervention. However, with all due respect to Dr.
Winter’s experience and perspective, we strongly disagree with
his call to "abandon efforts to use outcomes instruments
as they now exist" in this area.