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Table 3 Quality assessment of non-randomized studies using the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS)

From: Fusion versus fixation in complex comminuted C3-type tibial pilon fractures: a systematic review

Study

Total MINORS Score

Clearly Stated Aim

Consecutive Patients

Prospective Data Collection

Appropriate Endpoint

Unbiased Evaluation of Endpoint

Appropriate Follow Up

Loss to Follow Up

Prospective Calculation of Sample Size

Gold Standard Control

Contemporary Groups

Baseline Equivalence of Groups

Statistical Analyses

Beaman and Gellman

12

2

2

1

2

1

2

2

0

Borens et al

11

1

2

1

2

1

2

2

0

Bozic et al

8

1

0

1

1

1

2

2

0

Grose et al

12

2

2

1

2

1

2

2

0

McCann et al

10

1

2

1

1

1

2

2

0

Morgan et al

7

1

0

0

1

1

2

2

0

Sirkin et al

9

1

2

1

1

1

2

1

0

Zelle et al

11

2

2

1

2

1

2

1

0

Guan et al

9

1

2

1

1

1

2

1

0

Chen et al

12

2

2

1

2

1

2

2

0

Wang et al

9

1

2

0

2

1

2

1

0

Leonetti et al

12

2

2

1

2

1

2

2

0

Beckwitt et al.a

19

2

2

1

2

1

2

2

0

2

2

1

2

  1. aComparative study