European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

Top Research Topics at European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology?

The journal facilitates discussions on Surgery, Radiography, Orthodontics, Anatomy and Arthroplasty. Retrospective cohort study, Reduction (orthopedic surgery), Orthopedic surgery, Fixation (surgical) and Internal fixation are all areas of Surgery tackled in the journal.

• Surgery (64.01%)
• Radiography (10.15%)
• Orthodontics (8.37%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Vacuum sealing: indication, technique, and results. (167 citations)
• Clinical outcome of autologous bone marrow aspirates concentrate (BMAC) injection in degenerative arthritis of the knee (115 citations)
• Useful animal models for the research of osteoarthritis (101 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology:

The most cited publications primarily tackle Surgery, Arthroplasty, Retrospective cohort study, Range of motion and Randomized controlled trial. Osteoarthritis and Anesthesia are some topics wherein Surgery research discussed in the journal articles has an impact. The published papers focus on Arthroplasty but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Shoulder joint, Orthodontics, Perioperative and Prosthesis.

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 primary areas of discussion in the journal are Surgery, Radiography, Orthodontics, Retrospective cohort study and Implant. Surgery studies presented in European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology focus on topics such as Range of motion, Complication, Intramedullary rod, Fixation (histology) and Reduction (orthopedic surgery). The research on Range of motion tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Visual analogue scale, Arthroplasty and Elbow.

Reduction (orthopedic surgery) and Internal fixation are closely related fields of research discussed in it. Attendees of European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology participated in discussions that delve into both Radiography and In patient. The Orthodontics study featured in the journal draws connections with the study of Fixation (surgical).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on orthopaedic services and training in the UK. (14 citations)
• Silver-coated megaprosthesis in prevention and treatment of peri-prosthetic infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis about efficacy and toxicity in primary and revision surgery (10 citations)
• 30-day mortality for fractured neck of femur patients with concurrent COVID-19 infection. (10 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 European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (based on the number of publications) are:

• Pierre Kehr (187 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Andreas F. Mavrogenis (66 papers) published 9 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• Cyril Mauffrey (49 papers) published 8 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Alain G. Graftiaux (43 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos (31 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.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (based on the number of publications) are:

• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (73 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• Juntendo University (62 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Athens State University (45 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (34 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• Boston Children's Hospital (34 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 5 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, 17.49% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 14.03% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.66% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.54% of all publications and 64.78% 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 Opportunities for Authors

Contributing to academic journals like the European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology not only stimulates scientific discussion and research, but it can also positively influence an author's career trajectory in the medical field. Authors with published works often suggest a commitment to their area of specialty and demonstrate a depth of knowledge in their field, which can be an advantage when seeking promotions, board certifications, or positions in academia.

Additionally, those who publish often can establish themselves as an expert in their field. These individuals might be considered for speaker engagements, guest lecturing opportunities, or may be solicited for their expert opinion on important issues within their field.

The same principle applies to surgeons and practitioners who focus on specialized areas such as orthopedics and radiography. For those with aspirations in medical academia or wish to deepen their specialization, it is beneficial to add published work to their portfolio. Not to mention, medical practitioners gain continuing education credits required to maintain their licenses by participating in relevant research.

Finally, institutions also benefit from having staff who publish regularly. It enhances their reputation and status, especially those that are competitive or aiming for high rankings, such as accredited nursing schools in Oregon. In light of these considerations, authors are highly encouraged to publish their work, not only to contribute to the scientific community, but also to further their own career development and the prestige of their institutions.