TY - JOUR
T1 - Editorial Commentary
T2 - Evaluating the Epidemiology of Shoulder Stabilization Surgery: An Opinion on Causation
AU - Nelson, Bradley
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 Arthroscopy Association of North America
PY - 2018/3
Y1 - 2018/3
N2 - Epidemiology originates from the Greek words “epi” meaning upon and “demos” meaning people. Hence, epidemiology is the study of what is “upon the people” or the analysis of the patterns of disease in a defined population. Epidemiological studies are important in defining “at-risk” patient populations so research can be directed toward these groups. It is important to understand that epidemiology does not determine causation. However, it is reasonable for clinicians (me) to opine on the reasons for these epidemiological trends. I believe that the major factors responsible for the changing incidence in shoulder stabilization are the use of the arthroscope and the surgical management of the first time dislocator.
AB - Epidemiology originates from the Greek words “epi” meaning upon and “demos” meaning people. Hence, epidemiology is the study of what is “upon the people” or the analysis of the patterns of disease in a defined population. Epidemiological studies are important in defining “at-risk” patient populations so research can be directed toward these groups. It is important to understand that epidemiology does not determine causation. However, it is reasonable for clinicians (me) to opine on the reasons for these epidemiological trends. I believe that the major factors responsible for the changing incidence in shoulder stabilization are the use of the arthroscope and the surgical management of the first time dislocator.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.10.035
DO - 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.10.035
M3 - Editorial
C2 - 29502698
AN - SCOPUS:85043343441
SN - 0749-8063
VL - 34
SP - 793
EP - 794
JO - Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
JF - Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
IS - 3
ER -