Outcomes and outcome measurement instruments in lower-limb lengthening surgery: a scoping review to inform core outcome set development.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

 The heterogeneous outcomes used in lower-limb lengthening surgery (LLLS) complicate evidence synthesis, weakening systematic reviews and clinical recommendations, and reducing research impact. This scoping review maps the outcomes and outcome measurement instruments (OMIs) used in LLLS.

Methods

This pre-registered review systematically identified studies reporting outcomes in adults or children who underwent LLLS. Outcomes and OMIs were extracted verbatim, and experts grouped outcome terms under headings using the COMET taxonomy.

Results

 The search found 5,308 unique hits, including 149 studies from 2020-2024. They reported 2,939 verbatim outcomes, which were consolidated into 92 outcome headings and 27 subheadings. "Life impact" accounted for

SUBMITTER: Yalcinkaya A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11605704 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature