RT Journal
A1 Dowrick, Adam S.
A1 Tornetta III, Paul
A1 Obremskey, William T.
A1 Dirschl, Douglas R.
A1 Bhandari, Mohit
T1 Practical Research Methods for Orthopaedic Surgeons
JF The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
JO The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
YR 2012
FD February 15
VO 94
IS 4
SP 368
OP 374
DO 10.2106/JBJS.944icl
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.944icl
AB 
To interpret the quality of the information presented in an orthopaedic study, it is necessary to have a basic knowledge of study design principles and statistics. Similarly, to conduct a study, surgeons need to understand the basic research concepts to consider during the design phase to ensure the results add as much evidence as possible. This article presents the basics of study design and statistical concepts relevant to an orthopaedic surgical researcher.