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Petrie (2006) defines an experimental study as one: “in which the investigator intervenes in some way to affect the outcome. Such studies are longitudinal and prospective; the investigator applies the intervention and observes the outcome some time later”.
Rolfe Birch M. Chir, FRCP&S (Glas), FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Eng) by election Professor in Neurological Orthopaedic Surgery, University College, London
Visiting Professor, Department of Academic Neurology, Imperial College, London
Honorary Orthopaedic Consultant, Hospital for Sick Children Great Ormond Street, London
The National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, Queen Square, London
Raigmore Hospital, Inverness
Honorary Orthopaedic Surgeon to the Royal Navy
Consultant in Charge, War Nerve Injuries Clinic at the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, Headley Court, Leatherhead, Surrey
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