Abstract
In retrospective studies, a demographic imbalance often exists between cases and controls. This imbalance may affect outcome, independent of experimental group. We discuss matching methods that allow us to overcome these imbalances.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 793-794 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Case matching
- Propensity score
- Study design
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine