Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria used for study selection
From: Surgical treatment of inferior pole fractures of the patella: a systematic review
Characteristics | Inclusion | Exclusion |
|---|---|---|
Study availability | Full text available | Only abstract or title |
Study type | Therapeutic | Basic research, systematic review, technique notes |
Study content | Inferior pole fracture of the patella as main topic | Inferior pole fracture of the patella not the main subject |
| Â | Surgical treatment as main topic | Surgical treatment not the main subject |
Case number | 10 or more | Less than 10 cases |
Follow-up | 6Â months or more | Less than 6Â months |
Language | English | Not English |