Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research

Top Research Topics at Orthopaedics & Traumatology-surgery & Research?

Orthopaedics & Traumatology-surgery & Research mostly deals with topics like Surgery, Retrospective cohort study, Radiography, Arthroplasty and Range of motion. The research on Surgery featured in it combines topics in other fields like Osteoarthritis and Evidence-based medicine. The Evidence-based medicine study tackled is a key component of adjacent topics in the area of Physical therapy.

It facilitates discussions on Retrospective cohort study that incorporate concepts from other fields like Complication and Radiological weapon. The in-depth study on Arthroplasty also explores topics in the intersecting field of Prosthesis.

• Surgery (99.31%)
• Retrospective cohort study (19.93%)
• Radiography (12.48%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Three or four parts complex proximal humerus fractures: hemiarthroplasty versus reverse prosthesis: a comparative study of 40 cases. (266 citations)
• Femoral offset: Anatomical concept, definition, assessment, implications for preoperative templating and hip arthroplasty (251 citations)
• Treatment of posttraumatic bone defects by the induced membrane technique (209 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Orthopaedics & Traumatology-surgery & Research:

The published papers facilitate discussions on Surgery, Arthroplasty, Retrospective cohort study, Range of motion and Arthroscopy. The featured Surgery studies in the most cited articles mainly concentrate on Osteoarthritis but also cover areas of interest in Valgus. While Arthroplasty is the key highlight in the most cited articles, thet also covered some subjects on Internal fixation and Fracture fixation and Fixation (surgical).

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:

Orthopaedics & Traumatology-surgery & Research primarily focuses on research topics in Surgery, Retrospective cohort study, Radiography, Evidence-based medicine and Arthroplasty. Orthopaedics & Traumatology-surgery & Research addresses concerns in Surgery which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Osteoarthritis and Orthodontics. The studies on Retrospective cohort study discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Epidemiology, Ankle, Complication, Rotator cuff and Cohort.

Issues in Evidence-based medicine were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Orthopedic surgery and Physical therapy. The majority of Arthroplasty studies presented zero in on Periprosthetic. It explores topics in Reduction (orthopedic surgery) which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Fixation (histology) and Displacement (orthopedic surgery).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• Can the minimal clinically important difference be determined in a French-speaking population with primary hip replacement using one PROM item and the Anchor strategy? (7 citations)
• The ceiling effects of patient reported outcome measures for total knee arthroplasty (7 citations)
• A comparison of short term complication rate between 44 two- and 385 one-stage septic exchange arthroplasties in chronic periprosthetic joint infections. (6 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 Orthopaedics & Traumatology-surgery & Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• Henri Migaud (60 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• Sophie Putman (53 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• Julien Girard (50 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Paul Bonnevialle (48 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 7 less than at the previous edition,
• Dominique Saragaglia (36 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as 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 Orthopaedics & Traumatology-surgery & Research (based on the number of publications) are:

• Aix-Marseille University (80 papers) published 12 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• university of lille (62 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Strasbourg (61 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
• University of Paris (56 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Lille University of Science and Technology (55 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition, 1 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, 37.39% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 28.51% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 7.24% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 19.46% of all publications and 44.80% 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.

Educational Opportunities and Relevant Research Skills

For those interested in the field of Orthopaedics & Traumatology-surgery & Research, there are many educational programs and courses available designed to enhance learning and build relevant research skills. It is important to pursue a program that provides a comprehensive study related to all aspects of this field, such as surgical techniques, evidence-based research methodologies, physical therapy, and more.

Colorado, for instance, offers one of the best nurse practitioner programs that could provide foundational knowledge and valuable skills needed for research in orthopaedics and traumatology. With curriculum closely aligned with the latest research topics, such programs can better prepare students to undertake in-depth studies and contribute meaningfully to fields such as surgery, retrospective cohort study, radiography, and arthroplasty.

As the field continues to evolve, it's imperative for researchers and medical practitioners to keep abreast of latest findings, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained and healthcare outcomes are continually improved.