I understand that the results of sham-controlled trials can be difficult to accept, especially when they challenge prior beliefs about a procedure’s efficacy. However, these trials are essential for answering the fundamental question: Does it really work? Even if you disagree with their conclusions, I urge you not to rely on the Fragility Index in […]
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Fragility Index – Why?
Fragility Index is a completely useless metric. Literature is filled with studies claiming that findings in some field in medicine are fragile. Maldano et al conclude: A systematic survey of hip arthroscopy RCTs resulted in a low FI, indicating that the findings tended to be fragile. What is the point to calculate FI for outcomes […]