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Table 3 Quality assessment of the non-RCT studies using the Methodological Index for Non-randomized studies (MINORS) criteria

From: Latarjet procedure versus iliac crest autograft transfer for anterior shoulder instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies

First author

Year

Study design

LOE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Total

Siegert

2020

RCS

III

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

0

14

Razaeian

2022

RCS

III

2

2

2

2

2

2

1

0

13

  1. RCS, retrospective cohort study; LOE, level of evidence
  2. The criteria of MINORS with 0 points when not reported, 1 when reported but not adequate, and 2 when reported and adequate. Maximum score is 16. (1) A clearly stated aim; (2) Inclusion of consecutive patients; (3) Prospective collection of data; (4) End points appropriate to the aim of the study; (5) Unbiased assessment of the study end point; (6) Follow-up period appropriate to the aim of the study; (7) Loss to follow-up less than 5%; (8) Prospective calculation of the study size
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

ISSN: 1749-799X