Why we need Level V evidence

Greg A. Brown, MD, PhD

Orthopaedic biomechanics research in the era of evidenced-based medicine In the current evidence-based medicine (EBM) environment, the emphasis is on Level I research, which is sorely lacking in orthopaedics. Both expert opinion and basic science research are classified as Level V evidence, the lowest level. But they couldn’t be farther apart in their appropriateness to orthopaedics. Expert opinion is limited by the expert’s biases.

A thriving environment for research

Annie Hayashi

During the 2011 annual meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), the AAOS and ORS will join forces to address two important issues confronting the clinician and research communities—overcoming obstacles to orthopaedic innovation and developing an environment for the orthopaedic clinician scientist to thrive. According to Lynne C.

More treatment options and better outcomes

Sharon Johnson

OREF-funded researchers continue to deliver Fifty-five years ago, representatives of the AAOS, the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), and the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) met to form the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF). Their vision and initiative have paid multiple dividends to orthopaedic surgeons and patients in the form of increased treatment options and better outcomes.