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Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
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Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

2473-0114

Published by: SAGE

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/fao

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Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 3030 32 138 5

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Number of Best Scientists*: 86
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Overview

Top Research Topics at Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics?

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics is mainly concerned with subjects like Surgery, Ankle, Orthodontics, Physical therapy and Total ankle arthroplasty. The journal focuses on Surgery but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Arthritis and Ankle arthrodesis. Ankle replacement is a focus of the Ankle works in the journal.

Orthodontics research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Forefoot, Deformity and Radiography. It investigates Physical therapy research which frequently intersects with Foot and ankle surgery.

  • Surgery (38.13%)
  • Ankle (38.04%)
  • Orthodontics (25.93%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity: (14 citations)
  • Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: Current Concepts in Diagnosis and Treatment (13 citations)
  • The Evaluation and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Infections (12 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics:

The most cited articles explore disciplines such as Ankle, Orthodontics, Osteotomy, Fracture Dislocations and Tibiotalar joint. The most cited articles with studies in Ankle featured incorporate elements of Orthotics, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Foot Orthoses, Conservative management and Tegner Activity Scale. The published papers connects research in Orthodontics with the related topics of Pes planus.

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:

Surgery, Ankle, Orthodontics, Physical therapy and Orthopedic surgery are the subjects of interest in the journal. Posterior tibial tendon is a primary topic of Ankle research in Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. The presented Orthodontics research focuses mostly on Tarsometatarsal joints and, on occasion, topics in Soft tissue and Metatarsal osteotomy.

Topics in Physical therapy were tackled in line with various other fields like Total hip replacement, Ankle arthroscopy, Quality of care and Total joint replacement. The Orthopedic surgery works featured in Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics incorporate elements from Telemedicine, Telehealth, Etiology and Surgical training. The journal tackles studies in Lateral instability and the interrelated subject of Physical medicine and rehabilitation to gain insights into Ligament.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Updates on Lisfranc Complex Injuries (1 citations)
  • Biomechanical Analysis of Single Interference Screw vs Interference Screw With Cortical Button for Flexor Hallucis Longus Transfer (0 citations)
  • Morphologic Analysis of Nonosseous Talocalcaneal Coalitions Using 3D Reconstruction (0 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 Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Scott J. Ellis (67 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 22 less than at the previous edition,
  • Cesar de Cesar Netto (61 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ashish Shah (53 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Samuel B. Adams (49 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Steven M. Raikin (48 papers) absent 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 Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Hospital for Special Surgery (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Duke University (8 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Northwestern University (8 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Arizona (8 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (7 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, 14.58% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.07% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 17.07% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.51% of all publications and 46.34% 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 Path and Educational Requirements

An important aspect worth considering for individuals pursuing a career in foot and ankle orthopedics is the educational journey and professional requirements. Typically, the path includes a Bachelor's degree, followed by a medical degree, and later, specialized training in foot and ankle orthopedics. In sync with this reality, it is essential to explore programs that equip learners with the necessary credentials and skills. For instance, one common career path within this field is becoming a Nurse Practitioner specializing in orthopedics. If you are considering this path, understanding the requirements of a nurse practitioner program is pivotal. These programs often include a mix of classroom instructions and clinical rotations, teaching students about disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. They also cover advanced topics such as orthopedic principles and methods. Graduates of these programs are typically ready to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, specialty clinics, and private practices, providing both primary and specialized healthcare services. For those particularly interested in practising in Maryland, comprehensive details on the requirements and process to become a Nurse Practitioner are available at this nurse practitioner program requirements Maryland page. Ensuring you meet these requirements and abide by the state regulations will pave the way for a rewarding career in foot and ankle orthopedics. As you delve into this vital medical practice, the projections and opportunities within the research topics as discussed earlier could guide your study and subsequent practice.

Top Publications

  • Surgeon Volume Impacts Outcomes Following Ankle Fracture Repair

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • Factors Affecting Emergency Department Visits, Readmissions, and Reoperations within 30 Days of Ankle Fracture Surgery: An Institutional Retrospective Study

    John C. Prather;Bradley Alexander;Jared R. Halstrom;Charles R. Sutherland

    (2020)
    8 Citations
  • Association of Radiographic Soft Tissue Thickness With Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Following Primary Total Ankle Arthroplasty: A Minimum of 5-year Follow-up

    (2024)
    7 Citations
  • The Utility of Isotropic 3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Assessing Painful Total Ankle Replacements

    (2022)
    6 Citations
  • 3D Assessment in Posttraumatic Ankle Osteoarthritis

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • The Use of SPECT-CT to Define Treatment for Müller-Weiss Disease: A Prospective Radiographic and Clinical Study

    (2022)
    5 Citations
  • 2022 Roger A. Mann Award Winner: Total Ankle Replacement vs Arthrodesis (TARVA) Randomized Controlled Trial: 2 Year Results

    (2022)
    4 Citations
  • Outcomes and Complications of Open vs Minimally Invasive Surgical Repair of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

    (2022)
    3 Citations
  • Comparison of Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of First Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis with the Lapiplasty System vs Cross-Screw Fixation

    (2022)
    3 Citations
  • Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS): Reference Values From a National Representative Sample

    (2023)
    3 Citations

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