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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
H-index 42

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

0021-9355

Published by: Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

https://journals.lww.com/jbjsjournal/pages/default.aspx

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 349 262 662 41

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 363
Documents by Best Scientists*: 775
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 13
SCIMAGO H-index: 315
SCIMAGO SJR: 1.666
Impact Factor: 4.3

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume?

The journal explores disciplines such as Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Anatomy, Arthroplasty and Radiography. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume aims to address concerns in Surgery, specifically in the areas of Prosthesis, Femur, Range of motion, Complication and Deformity. Orthopedic surgery research discussed connects with the study of Physical therapy.

The study on Arthroplasty presented in the journal intersects with the topics under Osteoarthritis.

  • Surgery (56.16%)
  • Orthopedic surgery (14.48%)
  • Anatomy (12.04%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Projections of primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty in the United States from 2005 to 2030. (5243 citations)
  • Traumatic arthritis of the hip after dislocation and acetabular fractures: treatment by mold arthroplasty. An end-result study using a new method of result evaluation (5180 citations)
  • Ectopic ossification following total hip replacement. Incidence and a method of classification. (2663 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume:

The most cited articles facilitate discussions on Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Anatomy, Arthroplasty and Radiography. The presentations in the most cited publications discussing Surgery offer insights in topics such as Prosthesis, Range of motion, Femur, Fracture fixation and Internal fixation. The studies on Orthopedic surgery discussed at the journal articles can also contribute to research in the domains of Osteoarthritis, Osteosynthesis, Prospective cohort study, Implant and Physical therapy.

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

  • Internal medicine
  • Surgery
  • Radiology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The main research concerns discussed in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume are Surgery, MEDLINE, Radiography, Confidence interval and Arthroplasty. The work tackled in it goes beyond the discipline of Surgery as it also encompasses Osteoarthritis. The work on MEDLINE tackled in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume brings together disciplines like Orthopedic surgery, Physical therapy and Family medicine.

The journal explores research in Confidence interval and the adjacent study of Odds ratio.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • "True" Cumulative Incidence of and Risk Factors for Hip Dislocation within 2 Years After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Due to Osteoarthritis: A Nationwide Population-Based Study from the Danish Hip Arthroplasty Register (7 citations)
  • Moderators and Mediators of Activity Intolerance Related to Pain. (7 citations)
  • Larger Initial Opioid Prescriptions Following Total Joint Arthroplasty Are Associated with Greater Risk of Prolonged Use. (7 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 Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Marc F. Swiontkowski (146 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Henry J. Mankin (119 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Javad Parvizi (117 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 5 less than at the previous edition,
  • William H. Harris (112 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • David Ring (102 papers) published 7 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.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mayo Clinic (865 papers) published 23 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (673 papers) published 29 papers at the last edition, 14 more than at the previous edition,
  • Hospital for Special Surgery (577 papers) published 29 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
  • Boston Children's Hospital (473 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • Washington University in St. Louis (468 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 2 less 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, 15.75% 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 9.67% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 15.21% of all publications and 53.88% 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.

How to Apply Research in Clinical Practice

Many authors and readers of Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume are clinicians who aim to apply scientific knowledge to their daily practice. Integrating research into clinical practice is crucial for improving outcomes in the field of orthopedic surgery. Studies published in the journal often have direct implications for the treatment of specific conditions, ensuring best practices in diagnosis and patient care, particularly for those in the field of nursing. An example of this direct application is seen in the work on Arthroplasty. Healthcare professionals can gain insights into improved methods for handling patients undergoing such procedures. This knowledge is highly relevant, especially for nurses based in specialized units such as those in Nevada. To learn more about becoming a nurse in Nevada, and how to apply this knowledge in actual healthcare settings, please visit the following article: {how to be a nurse in Nevada}. In conclusion, each piece of research published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume holds potential value for clinical practice. The challenge, therefore, lies in appropriately interpreting and applying it to ensure patients receive the best care according to the latest evidence-based practices.

Top Publications

  • Musculoskeletal Consequences of COVID-19.

    Nathaniel P Disser;Andrea J De Micheli;Andrea J De Micheli;Martin M Schonk;Maxwell A Konnaris

    (2020)
    392 Citations
  • Nontraumatic Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: Where Do We Stand Today?: A 5-Year Update.

    (2020)
    339 Citations
  • Managing Resident Workforce and Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evolving Strategies and Lessons Learned

    Andrew M. Schwartz;Andrew M. Schwartz;Jacob M. Wilson;Jacob M. Wilson;Scott D. Boden;Scott D. Boden;Thomas J. Moore;Thomas J. Moore

    (2020)
    191 Citations
  • Effects of Virtual Exercise Rehabilitation In-Home Therapy Compared with Traditional Care After Total Knee Arthroplasty: VERITAS, a Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Janet Prvu Bettger;Cynthia L. Green;Da Juanicia N. Holmes;Anang Chokshi

    (2020)
    183 Citations
  • Elective Inpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty Case Volume in the United States in 2020

    (2022)
    179 Citations
  • Novel Coronavirus COVID-19: Current Evidence and Evolving Strategies.

    Christopher Vannabouathong;Tahira Devji;Seper Ekhtiari;Yaping Chang

    (2020)
    153 Citations
  • Resuming Elective Orthopaedic Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidelines Developed by the International Consensus Group (ICM).

    J Parvizi;T Gehrke;C A Krueger;E Chisari

    (2020)
    138 Citations
  • Anterior Spinal Growth Modulation in Skeletally Immature Patients with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Comparison with Posterior Spinal Fusion at 2 to 5 Years Postoperatively

    Peter O Newton;Peter O Newton;Carrie E Bartley;Tracey P Bastrom;Dylan G Kluck

    (2020)
    125 Citations
  • InSpace Implant Compared with Partial Repair for the Treatment of Full-Thickness Massive Rotator Cuff Tears

    (2022)
    108 Citations
  • Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

    (2021)
    86 Citations

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