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The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 82:759 (2000)
© 2000 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

Introducing a New Journal Section: Evidence-Based Orthopaedics

James G. Wright, M.D., M.P.H., F.R.C.S.(C) and Marc F. Swiontkowski, M.D.


   Introduction
 
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery has introduced a new section entitled "Evidence-Based Orthopaedics" in this volume. The Journal has always taken a leadership role in promoting the use of randomized clinical trials in orthopaedic surgery1, and this new section will apprise orthopaedic surgeons of important advances in a constructive and timely manner. Sackett et al. defined evidence-based medicine as "the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. The practice of evidence based medicine means integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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