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Data for orthopaedic surgeons - A review.

Srinivas B S Kambhampati¹, Karthik Vishwanathan², Mohit Kumar Patralekh³

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Orthopaedic surgeons must understand data management due to the increasing volume of information. This review covers data types, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), and legal considerations for effective practice.

Keywords:

Big data Data Databases EMR Electronic medical records Orthopaedic software Statistics

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Area of Science:

Orthopaedic Surgery
Data Science
Health Informatics

Background:

The digital era generates vast amounts of data impacting orthopaedic surgery.
Surgeons need foundational knowledge of data and its applications in their field.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide orthopaedic surgeons with an overview of data management principles.
To cover data types, sources, collection, Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), and legal aspects.

Main Methods:

Review of data types, sources, and collection methods.
Discussion of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and data management strategies.
Exploration of Big Data, storage, analysis, and legal implications.

Main Results:

Data volume ranges from megabytes to yottabytes, requiring specific storage and analysis.
Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) offer advantages over conventional systems but have disadvantages.
Key legal issues include copyright, privacy, security, and encryption for online data.

Conclusions:

Understanding data types is crucial for appropriate statistical analysis and management.
Effective data management, including EMRs and legal compliance, is essential for modern orthopaedic practice.
The future of orthopaedics will be increasingly shaped by data digitization and advanced analytics.