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Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine

1935-9748

Published by: Springer

https://www.springer.com/journal/12178

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2295 16 22 11

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 21
Documents by Best Scientists*: 28
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 0
SCIMAGO H-index: 68
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.68
Impact Factor: 3.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine?

The journal focuses on Orthopedic surgery, Sports medicine, Surgery, Physical therapy and Arthroplasty. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine addresses concerns in Orthopedic surgery which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Osteoarthritis, Intensive care medicine, Anterior cruciate ligament, Soft tissue and Rotator cuff. In addition to Sports medicine research, Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine aims to explore topics under Rehabilitation, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Athletes, Injury prevention and Complication.

Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine concentrates on Surgery topics that focus on Tendon, Tears, Implant, Arthroscopy and Reduction (orthopedic surgery).

  • Orthopedic surgery (78.99%)
  • Sports medicine (63.88%)
  • Surgery (49.21%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Platelet rich plasma injection grafts for musculoskeletal injuries: a review (424 citations)
  • A comprehensive review of hip labral tears (168 citations)
  • Scapular winging: anatomical review, diagnosis, and treatments (147 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine:

Orthopedic surgery, Sports medicine, Surgery, Physical therapy and Etiology are the main subjects of interest in the journal articles. The published articles explore topics in Orthopedic surgery which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Osteoarthritis, Femoral head, Total hip arthroplasty, Total hip replacement and Complication. The most cited papers focus on Sports medicine but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Scoliosis, Deformity, Intensive care medicine and Pediatrics.

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:

Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine primarily focuses on research topics in Orthopedic surgery, Sports medicine, Surgery, Physical therapy and Physical medicine and rehabilitation. It aims to investigate interdisciplinary topics such as Orthopedic surgery and Modalities. It explores topics in Sports medicine which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Rehabilitation, Randomized controlled trial, Athletes, Soft tissue and Range of motion.

The research on Surgery discussed in the journal draws on the closely related field of Disease progression. Aside from investigating topics in Chronic pain under Physical therapy, Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine also explores concepts in Interval (graph theory). The journal facilitates discussions on Physical medicine and rehabilitation that incorporate concepts from other fields like Quality (business), Motion (physics), Arm injury, Elbow and Injury risk.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Augmented Reality in Orthopedic Surgery Is Emerging from Proof of Concept Towards Clinical Studies: a Literature Review Explaining the Technology and Current State of the Art (5 citations)
  • Radial Tunnel Syndrome (2 citations)
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Telemedicine in Times of COVID-19 and Beyond: a Review. (2 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.

The top authors publishing in Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Joshua S. Dines (16 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Olufemi R. Ayeni (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Christopher L. Camp (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Volker Musahl (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • David M. Dines (6 papers) published 2 papers at the last 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hospital for Special Surgery (85 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 6 less than at the previous edition,
  • Mayo Clinic (34 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Pittsburgh (24 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Rush University Medical Center (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Harvard University (19 papers) absent at the last 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, 5.26% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 38.89% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.56% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 27.78% of all publications and 27.78% 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.

Career Pathways in Musculoskeletal Medicine

Another critical angle that the article could cover is the career aspect in the field of Musculoskeletal Medicine. This dimension would involve looking at academic programs, career prospects, and professional pathways for individuals interested in pursuing this specialty. For instance, individuals keen on a nursing career could consider completing one of the reputed nurse practitioner programs in Vermont, which equip the students with skills required for specializing in Musculoskeletal Medicine among other areas. These programs promise a rewarding career, as the demand for specialists in Musculoskeletal Medicine increases. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment options in this field are expected to grow in the coming years due to the aging population needing more healthcare services. Moreover, many professional societies provide opportunities for networking and continuous learning in this field. These organizations typically conduct conferences and workshops and also publish scholarly articles, encouraging practitioners to stay up-to-date with the latest research and advanced treatment options in Musculoskeletal Medicine because this is vital for providing excellent patient care. Conclusively, for medical professionals committed to improving the quality of life for patients with musculoskeletal disorders, specializing in this area can lead to a rewarding career with numerous opportunities for advancing in the medical profession.

Top Publications

  • ACL and Posterolateral Corner Injuries

    Robert S Dean;Robert F LaPrade

    (2020)
    56 Citations
  • Gait Retraining as an Intervention for Patellofemoral Pain

    Irene S. Davis;Adam S. Tenforde;Bradley S. Neal;Jenevieve L. Roper

    (2020)
    52 Citations
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in the Overhead Athlete: Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations

    J. Westley Ohman;Robert W. Thompson

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Current Concepts in Anterior Tibial Closing Wedge Osteotomies for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficient Knees

    (2021)
    24 Citations
  • The Influence of Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Implant Design on Biomechanics

    (2023)
    22 Citations
  • Return to Sport After Femoroacetabular Impingement Surgery and Sport-Specific Considerations: a Comprehensive Review

    Kevin C Parvaresh;Daniel Wichman;Jonathan Rasio;Shane J Nho

    (2020)
    18 Citations
  • The Prevalence and Management of Stingers in College and Professional Collision Athletes.

    Daniel R. Bowles;Jose A. Canseco;Tyler D. Alexander;Gregory D. Schroeder

    (2020)
    14 Citations
  • The Current Role of Biologics for Meniscus Injury and Treatment

    (2022)
    14 Citations
  • Return to Play after Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

    (2022)
    13 Citations
  • Assessing Bone Loss in the Unstable Shoulder: a Scoping Review

    (2022)
    13 Citations

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