From: Magnetically controlled growing rods in the management of early onset scoliosis: a systematic review
Endpoint | Mean value |
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Part A: Only one score to be given for each of the 7 sections | |
1. Study size: number of patients | 2.78 |
2. Mean follow-up | 4.70 |
3. Surgical approach | 8.26 |
4. Type of study | 6.52 |
5. Description of diagnosis | 2.20 |
6. Descriptions of surgical technique | 7.17 |
7. Description of postoperative rehabilitation | 2.61 |
Part B: Scores may be given for each option in each of the 3 sections if applicable | |
1. Outcome criteria | |
Outcome measures clearly defined | 1.91 |
Timing of outcome assessment clearly stated | 2.00 |
Use of outcome criteria that has reported reliability | 3.00 |
General health measure included | 2.50 |
2. Procedure of assessing outcomes | |
Participants recruited | 5.00 |
Investigator independent of surgeon | 3.75 |
Written assessment | 3.00 |
Completion of assessment by patients themselves with minimal investigator assistance | 1.00 |
3. Description of subject selection process | |
Selection criteria reported and unbiased | 4.91 |
Recruitment rate reported > 80% | 4.80 |
Recruitment rate reported < 80% | 0.00 |