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Submited on: 10 Oct 2010 07:35:41 PM GMT
Published on: 12 Oct 2010 03:34:31 PM GMT
- Other Comments: the authors are to be congratulated for writing and making good learning points. it is a quite good and learnedly article.
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Competing interests:
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Invited by the author to review this article? :
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Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
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Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:
None - How to cite: Wardak E .Combined Talar Body And Medial Malleolus Fracture: A Case Report [Review of the article 'Combined Talar Body And Medial Malleolus Fracture: A Case Report ' by Aggarwal S].WebmedCentral 2010;1(10):WMCRW0076
Critical appraisal1
Criteria
Comment
Evaluation*
Research Question
Study design:
Case report
CRD evidence level = 4
Population:
Combined Talar Body And Medial Malleolus Fracture: A Case Report
Y
Intervention/
Exposure:
N
Comparison/
Control:
N
Outcome:
CGO
EGO
1
N/A
N/A
2
3
N
Follow-up duration:
N
Minimizing bias, confounding & chance
Recruitment
Randomization
N
Inclusion criteria
N
Exclusion criteria
N
N
Allocation
N/A
Maintenance
N/A
Measurement
blinding
N
objectivity
N
N
Statistical analysis
Sample size calc.
N
ES
N
p or precision
N
Intention to Rx
N
N
Outcomes
Relative risk (RR) = EGO/CGO
N/A
Risk (Absolute) difference (RD) = EGO – CGO
N/A
NNT = 1/RD
N/A
Adequacy of reporting
Suggested checklist for writing case studies2
7/9
* Y = adequate; N = inadequate; ? = unsure/not reported; n/a = not applicable
Evaluation, limitations & suggestions for improvements
The previous review is noted, in addition I would add:
The interesting feature of this case is its educational value. The history and examination is briefly but adequately explained. The imaging is useful but their quality could be improved to aid interpretation. The discussion of the case is succinct and referencing is sparse. I would like to see some points expanded upon e.g. why wait 7 days until surgery (what is the evidence behind this strategy)?
In summery: an interesting case with educational value worthy of publication.
References
Critical appraisal method adapted from:
1. Jackson R, Ameratunga S, Broad J, Connor J, Lethaby A, Robb G, et al. The GATE frame: critical appraisal with pictures. Evidence Based Medicine. 2006 Apr 1;11(2):35 -38.
Adequacy of reporting as per checklist from :
2. Sorinola O, Olufowobi O, Coomarasamy A, Khan KS. Instructions to authors for case reporting are limited: A review of a core journal list. BMC Med Educ. 4:4-4.
No competing interests.
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Foundation trainee in orthopaedics