Research article
Classification and treatment of proximal humerus fractures: inter-observer reliability and agreement across imaging modalities and experience
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* Corresponding author: Asif M Ilyas aimd2001@yahoo.com
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2011, 6:38 doi:10.1186/1749-799X-6-38
Classification and treatment of proximal humerus fractures: inter-observer reliability and agreement across imaging modalities and experience
Raphael Adobor (2012-01-10 14:44) Oslo University Hospital-Rikshospitalet
Kappa values do not adequately describe agreement properties when comparing two methods. As described by Altman and Blant, agreement should be evaluated using repeatability coefficients. This is well described in the literature but it is a shame very few use it.
Competing interests
I do not have any competing interests
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