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Submited on: 17 May 2011 05:06:08 PM GMT

Published on: 18 May 2011 10:22:56 AM GMT

Posted by Dr. William Kent on 21 Jun 2011 02:49:12 PM GMT

1	Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category?	Yes
2	Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data?	Partly
3	Is this a new and original contribution?	No
4	Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic?	Yes
5	Are structure and length satisfactory?	No
6	Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience?	Yes
7	Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts?	No
8	Is the quality of the diction satisfactory?	No
9	Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable?	Yes
10	Are the references adequate and are they all necessary?	No
11	Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative?	Yes

Other Comments:
A case report representing CRD level 4 evidence of metalwork fracture in a 66 year old obese female. The case is interesting but the diction and flow of the article is rushed. The discussion requires greater depth and evidence of literature review. A discussion on the possible physical and bimechanical stresses which led to the metalwork failure would also be useful. Metalwork does not respond to loading in the same way that bone does as it has no capacity to remodel under stress. Was the failure caused by poor design (can the design be improved?), mechanical loading (was the implant positioned properly? do obses population require different implants?) or surgical error in placement.

In summery: An interesting paper but the addition of a more in depth discussion will improve the quality of this paper.
Competing interests:
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Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
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Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

Foundation trainee in orthopaedics
How to cite: Kent W .Critical appraisal of a case report[Review of the article 'Metalwork Fracture Following Total Hip Arthroplasty ' by Manning S].WebmedCentral 2011;2(6):WMCRW00833

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