Abstract
The use of reviews has become an invaluable tool in orthopaedic surgery to help remain current on the best available evidence. Presently, there are three types of reviews: narrative reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. A narrative review summarizes different primary studies from which a broad perspective can be formulated. In contrast, a systematic review, which ranks highest on the hierarchy on evidence, addresses a specific question and uses a planned and systematic approach. Lastly, a meta-analysis is the statistical analysis of the results from separate studies. The differences between a narrative review and a systematic review are discussed along with methods for their critical appraisal.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Evidence-Based Orthopedics |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 25-29 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Print) | 1405184760, 9781405184762 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 31 Oct 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bias
- Evidence-based orthopaedic surgery
- Hierarchy of evidence
- Literature search
- Meta-analysis
- Narrative review
- Research question
- Systematic review