Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

Top Research Topics at Arthroscopy?

The journal covers a variety of subjects, including Surgery, Arthroscopy, Anterior cruciate ligament, Anatomy and Orthopedic surgery. Rotator cuff, Tears, Range of motion, Tendon and Hip arthroscopy are all topics related to Surgery research discussed. The Rotator cuff works, particularly on Rotator cuff injury are tackled in it.

The work tackled in the journal goes beyond the discipline of Hip arthroscopy as it also encompasses Femoroacetabular impingement. Topics in Arthroscopy were tackled in line with various other fields like Physical therapy, Magnetic resonance imaging, Tibia and Endoscopy. It explores issues in Physical therapy which can be linked to other research areas like Evidence-based medicine and MEDLINE.

Topics in Anterior cruciate ligament explored in it were investigated in conjunction with research in Hamstring, Orthodontics, Femur and Transplantation. Cadaveric spasm and Ligament are all subfields of Anatomy research that were featured in it. The journal connects the study in Cadaveric spasm with the closely related area of Cadaver.

• Surgery (61.11%)
• Arthroscopy (36.44%)
• Anterior cruciate ligament (14.80%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Traumatic glenohumeral bone defects and their relationship to failure of arthroscopic Bankart repairs: significance of the inverted-pear glenoid and the humeral engaging Hill-Sachs lesion. (1374 citations)
• SLAP lesions of the shoulder (1237 citations)
• Cartilage injuries: A review of 31,516 knee arthroscopies (1094 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Arthroscopy:

The journal articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Surgery, Arthroscopy, Orthopedic surgery, Anterior cruciate ligament and Endoscopy. Issues in Arthroscopy were discussed in the journal articles, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Magnetic resonance imaging and Upper limb, Ligament, Anatomy. The journal papers explore research in Physical therapy and overlapping concepts in Evidence-based medicine and MEDLINE to expand the discourse in Orthopedic surgery.

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

• Surgery
• Internal medicine
• Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The discussions in the journal mainly cover the fields of Surgery, Hip arthroscopy, Rotator cuff, Arthroscopy and Physical therapy. The study of Magnetic resonance imaging and how it intertwines with concepts under Radiography were explored in the presented Surgery research. The journal facilitates discussions on Hip arthroscopy that incorporate concepts from other fields like Minimal clinically important difference, Femoroacetabular impingement and Hip surgery.

Rotator cuff research featured in Arthroscopy incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Tears, Randomized controlled trial, Tendon, Range of motion and Shoulders. Arthroscopy and MEDLINE are closely related fields of research discussed in it. The journal focuses on Anterior cruciate ligament but sometimes tackles the closely related topic of Orthodontics which is concerned with Cadaveric spasm.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Regenerative Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis and Chondral Defects: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. (15 citations)
• Intra-Articular Injections of Hyaluronic Acid or Steroids Associated With Better Outcomes Than Platelet-Rich Plasma, Adipose Mesenchymal Stromal Cells, or Placebo in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Network Meta-analysis (9 citations)
• Machine Learning Algorithms Predict Clinically Significant Improvements in Satisfaction After Hip Arthroscopy. (8 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 Arthroscopy (based on the number of publications) are:

• James H. Lubowitz (344 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
• Brian J. Cole (213 papers) published 28 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Gary G. Poehling (199 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• Nikhil N. Verma (173 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Matthew T. Provencher (168 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 3 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 Arthroscopy (based on the number of publications) are:

• Rush University Medical Center (324 papers) published 36 papers at the last edition, 20 less than at the previous edition,
• Hospital for Special Surgery (289 papers) published 27 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Pittsburgh (195 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Mayo Clinic (120 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (102 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 42.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 21.24% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.37% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.52% of all publications and 53.86% 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.

Relevance to the Field of Nursing

While the primary focus of this journal is on arthroscopy and associated fields, the research and discussions presented here are also of significant relevance to those involved in the nursing sector, particularly those dealing with orthopaedic patients. Understanding the latest findings and trends in arthroscopy can benefit nurses in their routine patient care, developing care plans, advocating for patients, and collaborating with the orthopaedic team.

Furthermore, for nurses seeking to specialize in orthopaedic nursing, engaging with this type of research can be instrumental. In order to practice in specific states, some specialized licenses may be required by the nursing board. For instance, if practicing in New Jersey, one is required to meet certain conditions as stipulated by the state. More information on this can be found by visiting the New Jersey nursing license requirements board of nursing requirements page.

Being informed and updated regarding these requirements, alongside keeping abreast with latest practices and research in the field, is essential for nurses aiming for professional growth in their chosen speciality.