Acta Orthopaedica

Top Research Topics at Acta Orthopaedica?

The objective of the journal is to combine knowledge in the areas of Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Arthroplasty, Physical therapy and Osteoarthritis. It encompasses presentations on Surgery, specifically Retrospective cohort study, Radiography, Implant, Prosthesis and Prospective cohort study. In addition to Orthopedic surgery research, the journal aims to explore topics under Femur, Acetabulum, Orthodontics, Fracture fixation and Tibia.

While the journal focused on Arthroplasty, it was also able to explore topics like Randomized controlled trial, Total hip arthroplasty, Dentistry and Total knee arthroplasty. Discussions in the journal are anchored in the subject of Physical therapy and the similar topic of Quality of life.

• Surgery (61.06%)
• Orthopedic surgery (33.70%)
• Arthroplasty (32.95%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Local infiltration analgesia: a technique for the control of acute postoperative pain following knee and hip surgery: A case study of 325 patients (457 citations)
• Aseptic loosening, not only a question of wear: a review of different theories. (427 citations)
• Predictors of length of stay and patient satisfaction after hip and knee replacement surgery: fast-track experience in 712 patients. (419 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Acta Orthopaedica:

The journal articles primarily focus on research topics in Surgery, Arthroplasty, Orthopedic surgery, Physical therapy and Osteoarthritis. Most of the works presented in the most cited articles deal with Surgery but they intersect with the subject of Incidence (epidemiology). While the primary focus in the most cited publications is Orthopedic surgery, they also dissect topics surrounding Radiography and Orthodontics as a whole.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• Surgery
• Internal medicine
• Orthopedic surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Surgery, Arthroplasty, Orthopedic surgery, Physical therapy and Total hip arthroplasty are tackled in Acta Orthopaedica. The journal holds forums on Surgery that merges themes from other disciplines such as Osteoarthritis and Cohort study. The featured Arthroplasty research zeroes in on concepts in Total knee but also tackles themes under Norwegian.

Topics in Orthopedic surgery explored in Acta Orthopaedica were investigated in conjunction with research in Hip arthroplasty and Dentistry. The in-depth study on Physical therapy also explores topics in the intersecting field of Oxford knee score. In the journal, Internal medicine and Socioeconomic status are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Total hip arthroplasty research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Systematic review of complications with externally controlled motorized intramedullary bone lengthening nails (FITBONE and PRECICE) in 983 segments (11 citations)
• Ankle fracture classification using deep learning: automating detailed AO Foundation/Orthopedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) 2018 malleolar fracture identification reaches a high degree of correct classification. (7 citations)
• Are functional outcomes and early pain affected by discharge on the day of surgery following total hip and knee arthroplasty (6 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Acta Orthopaedica (based on the number of publications) are:

• Johan Kärrholm (77 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Ove Furnes (68 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Per Aspenberg (59 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Antti Eskelinen (56 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Søren Overgaard (54 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Acta Orthopaedica (based on the number of publications) are:

• Lund University (196 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
• Aarhus University Hospital (158 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Haukeland University Hospital (109 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
• Karolinska Institutet (97 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• University of Gothenburg (86 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 7.09% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 45.80% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 16.03% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 20.61% of all publications and 17.56% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Further Education Opportunities in Orthopaedic Field

While engaging with the research in orthopedic and related fields, the possibility of furthering one's education in the area cannot be overemphasized. By widening their knowledge scope and skill sets, professionals can contribute more effectively and extensively to the field. The best nursing schools in Delaware offer comprehensive and well-rounded programs in Orthopedic Nursing. These programs encompass core topics mentioned in this journal, such as Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Arthroplasty, and Physical therapy, providing the foundational and advanced knowledge any aspiring healthcare professional would find of immense benefit. By opting to further studies in such institutions, healthcare professionals will not only be at the forefront of emergent research and clinical practice but also be a part of a community fostering innovation and improvement in the field. The therapeutic techniques, research methods, and theoretical framework provided by these courses can empower professionals to make a notable contribution to the future of orthopedics. Remember, theoretical knowledge combined with practical application always yields the most desirable results in any profession.