Quotation errors related to the Distal Radius Acute Fracture Fixation Trial paper

2021 ◽  
pp. 175319342110029
Author(s):  
Peter Cay ◽  
Brook Leung ◽  
Keegan Curlewis ◽  
Andrew Stone ◽  
Tom Roper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distal Radius ◽  
Fracture Fixation ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Kappa Coefficient ◽  
Substantial Agreement ◽  
Acute Fracture ◽  
Error Classification

Quotation error is an inaccuracy in the assertions made by authors when referencing another’s work. This study aimed to assess the quotation errors in articles referencing the Distal Radius Acute Fracture Fixation Trial (DRAFFT). A literature search was performed to identify all citations of DRAFFT from 2014 to 2020. The relevant publications were assessed by two reviewers using a validated framework of error classification. There were 83 articles containing references to DRAFFT. There was substantial agreement between the two reviewers (Kappa coefficient 0.66). We found 22/83 (28%) of articles contained an error, with one article containing two errors. There were 12 major errors, which were not substantiated by, were unrelated to or contradicted the findings of DRAFFT, and 11 minor errors, including numerical inaccuracies, oversimplification or generalization. This study highlights that a significant number of articles inaccurately quote DRAFFT. Authors and journals should consider checking the accuracy of key referenced statements.

Trends in the management of fractures of the distal radius in Ireland

2019 ◽  
Vol 101-B (12) ◽  
pp. 1550-1556 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Mc Colgan ◽  
David M. Dalton ◽  
Adrian J. Cassar-Gheiti ◽  
Ciara M. Fox ◽  
Michael E. O’Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Distal Radius ◽  
Fracture Fixation ◽  
Emergency Surgery ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Plate Fixation ◽  
Kirschner Wire ◽  
Acute Fracture ◽  
Wire Fixation ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Adult Inpatient

Aims The aim of this study was to examine trends in the management of fractures of the distal radius in Ireland over a ten-year period, and to determine if there were any changes in response to the English Distal Radius Acute Fracture Fixation Trial (DRAFFT). Patients and Methods Data was grouped into annual intervals from 2008 to 2017. All adult inpatient episodes that involved emergency surgery for fractures of the distal radius were included Results In 2008 Kirschner-wire (K-wire) fixation accounted for 59% of operations for fractures of the distal radius, and plate fixation for 21%. In 2017, the rate of K-wire fixation had fallen to 30%, and the proportion of patients who underwent plate fixation had risen to 62%. Conclusion There is an increasing trend towards open reduction and internal fixation for fractures of the distal radius in Ireland. This has been accompanied by a decrease in popularity for K-wire fixation. DRAFFT did not appear to influence trends in the management of fractures of the distal radius in Ireland. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2019;101-B:1550–1556

Re: Cay et al. Quotation errors related to the distal radius acute fracture fixation trial paper. J Hand Surg Eur. Epub ahead of print 24 March 2021. DOI: 10.1177/17531934211002985

2021 ◽  
pp. 175319342110298
Author(s):  
William M. Oliver ◽  
Thomas H. Carter ◽  
Nicholas D. Clement ◽  
Samuel G. Molyneux ◽  
Timothy O. White ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distal Radius ◽  
Fracture Fixation ◽  
Acute Fracture

scholarly journals MAINTAINING IMMOBILISATION DEVICES ON TRAUMA PATIENTS DURING CHEST AND PELVIC X-RAY: A FEASIBILITY STUDY

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pål Johan Stokkeland
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Judgment ◽  
Conventional Radiography ◽  
Kappa Coefficient ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Substantial Agreement ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Initial Resuscitation ◽  
Vacuum Mattress

Abstract BACKGROUND The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of different vacuum mattresses on standard resuscitation bay conventional radiography of chest and pelvis, especially regarding artefacts. METHODS We used a mobile X-ray machine to perform chest and pelvic conventional radiography on an anthropomorphic whole body phantom with a trauma transfer board, three different vacuum mattresses and without any stabilization device. The vacuum mattresses were investigated in activated, deactivated and stretched after deactivated states. Two radiologists assessed the artefacts independently. Agreement was measured using kappa coefficient. RESULTS All radiographs were of good technical quality and fully diagnostic. With the exception of one disagreed occurrence, artefacts were seen to hamper clinical judgement exclusively with activated vacuum mattresses. There was substantial agreement between the two radiologists on artefact assessment. The observed agreement was 0,82 with a kappa coefficient of 0,71. The first vacuum mattress caused no artefacts hampering with clinical judgment. CONCLUSION Our study concludes that it is feasible to maintain some vacuum mattresses through resuscitation bay conventional radiography of chest and pelvis. They do not result in artefacts hampering with clinical judgment. Our vacuum mattress nr 1 is recommendable for this purpose. Together with our previous findings our present results indicate that some vacuum mattresses may be used throughout the initial resuscitation bay assessment and CT examination.

Interobserver Agreement and Intraobserver Reproducibility of Barzullah Working Classification of Distal End Radius Fractures among Orthopaedic Residents

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (01) ◽  
pp. 24-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Younis Kamal ◽  
Hayat Ahmad Khan ◽  
Naseem UI Gani ◽  
Munir Farooq ◽  
Adil Bashir Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distal Radius ◽  
Interobserver Agreement ◽  
Distal Radius Fractures ◽  
Substantial Agreement ◽  
Radius Fractures ◽  
Intraobserver Reproducibility ◽  
Moderate Agreement ◽  
Kappa Value ◽  
The Mean

Background: The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis of the new classification system of distal end radius fractures (Barzullah working classification) proposed by one of the author in a prospective cohort study, among the orthopaedic residents. Methods: The initial post-injury radiographs of 300 patients with distal radius fractures in a tertiary centre were classified by two junior residents (JR1 and JR2) and two senior residents (SR1 and SR2) in the emergency department over a period of two years. The collected data was analysed statistically by using Cohan's kappa for measuring Intraobserver reproducibility and Fleiss kappa for measuring Interobserver agreement. Results: The mean kappa value for Interobserver agreement was 0.53 (moderate agreement) at the end of one year and the mean kappa value at the end of study period was 0.64 (substantial agreement). The mean kappa value for Intraobserver reproducibility of JR1 was 0.45 (moderate agreement), JR2 was 0.39 (fair agreement), SR1 was 0.62 (substantial agreement) and SR2 was 0.67 (substantial agreement). Conclusions: Barzullah working classification of distal radius fractures presented in this study has good characteristics compared to those of already studied classification systems among orthopaedic residents.

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