Implementation of research evidence in orthopaedics: a tale of three trials

Objective To examine implementation of evidence in orthopaedic practice following publication of the results of three pivotal clinical trials. Design Case studies based on three orthopaedic trials funded in sequence by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme. These trials dealt with treatment of fractures of the humerus, radius and ankle, respectively. For each case study, we conducted time-series...