Zinvol handelen in de orthopedie en traumatologie

Reading the literature of recent years could give one the impression that many treatments fall short when they are submitted to high-quality scrutiny. This perspective discusses sensible and senseless care in orthopaedics and traumatology, using concepts such as evidence-based medicine, managing expectations and shared decision-making.

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