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Orthopedics
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Orthopedics

0147-7447

Published by: Slack Incorporated

https://journals.healio.com/journal/ortho

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 2348 41 61 10

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 61
Documents by Best Scientists*: 82
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 4
SCIMAGO H-index: 81
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.473
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Orthopedics?

The journal aims to foster the development of research in Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Arthroplasty, Anatomy and Radiography. Prosthesis, Complication, Range of motion, Fixation (surgical) and Femur are all subfields of Surgery research that were featured in Orthopedics. In particular, the Fixation (surgical) works presented emphasize discussions on Fracture fixation.

Topics in Orthopedic surgery explored in Orthopedics were investigated in conjunction with research in Orthodontics, Physical therapy, Retrospective cohort study and MEDLINE. Many of the studies tackled connect Arthroplasty with a similar field of study like Osteoarthritis. The Radiography study featured falls within the wider field of Radiology.

  • Surgery (54.50%)
  • Orthopedic surgery (30.13%)
  • Arthroplasty (10.26%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Mechanisms of anterior cruciate ligament injury. (1236 citations)
  • Delta shoulder prosthesis for rotator cuff rupture. (534 citations)
  • Current concepts in the treatment of articular cartilage defects (449 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Orthopedics:

The most cited articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Arthroplasty, Radiography and Range of motion. In addition to Orthopedic surgery research, the journal papers aim to explore topics under Physical therapy, Femur, Tibia and Osteosynthesis. While work presented in the published articles provide substantial information on Arthroplasty, it also covers topics in Osteoarthritis and Total knee arthroplasty.

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:

Orthopedic surgery, Surgery, Arthroplasty, Retrospective cohort study and Complication are the subjects of interest in Orthopedics. In addition to Orthopedic surgery research, it aims to explore topics under Odds ratio, MEDLINE, Radiography, Elbow and Physical therapy. The MEDLINE research presented in the journal explores the relationship between Pandemic and the closely related topic of Emergency medicine.

Issues in Physical therapy were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Osteoarthritis and Shoulder surgery. Surgery research discussed connects with the study of Magnetic resonance imaging. Aside from discussions in Patient satisfaction, Orthopedics also deals with the subject of Rotator cuff which intersects with Tears disciplines.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Short-term Outcomes of 3D-Printed Titanium Metaphyseal Cones in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty (3 citations)
  • Heterotopic Ossification After Elbow Fractures. (2 citations)
  • Bias Does Not Exist in Treating Knee Periprosthetic Joint Infection Among Patients With Substance Use Disorder. (1 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 Orthopedics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Charles Sorbie (373 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Robert D'Ambrosia (168 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Terrence C. Demos (95 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Murali Sundaram (89 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos (88 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 Orthopedics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Mayo Clinic (189 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Kentucky (132 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Johns Hopkins University (97 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Hospital for Special Surgery (92 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Cleveland Clinic (86 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, 91.67% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 40.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 13.33% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.33% of all publications and 33.33% 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.

The role of academic institutions in Orthopedic Research

Academic institutions play a significant role in medical research. Contributing resources, expert knowledge and ideal environments, they help in fostering the progress of orthopedic research. Many distinguished individuals conducting research in orthopedics are often affiliated with prestigious institutions. Certain institutions manifest a consistent focus on orthopedic research, often featuring prominently in publications pertaining to the field. Such involvement not only reinforces their reputation but also adds to the credibility and recognition of the research, giving prospective students or researchers a pointer in case they desire to delve further into the field of orthopedics. As an example, if a student is interested in accelerating their studies or further developing their skills in othorpedics, they may want to consider colleges offering relevant medical degrees. As a point of illustration, aspiring nurses seeking to study in New Hampshire can refer to a list of accredited nursing schools in best nursing schools in New Hampshire. It's vital to select institutions that resonate with one's career objectives and provide resources to support a robust research environment. This will not only help students gain insights from experts in the field, but also lay a foundation for potential research contributions in the future. In the broader context, institutions augment their reputation by engaging in pioneering research, potentially attracting high caliber researchers and scholars to their domain. This, in turn, propounds growth, breeds innovation, and augments the pace of advancements in orthopedics.

Top Publications

  • Delay to Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Is Associated With Increased Risk of Revision Rotator Cuff Surgery.

    Michael C Fu;Evan A O'Donnell;Samuel A Taylor;Oluwatobi M Aladesuru

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • The Minimally Clinically Important Difference and Substantial Clinical Benefit in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Time-to-Achievement Analysis.

    Alexander Beletsky;Edmund Naami;Yining Lu;Evan M Polce

    (2021)
    27 Citations
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Correlates With Modified Harris Hip Score in Total Hip Arthroplasty

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Acromial Fractures Following Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Cohort Controlled Analysis.

    Pascal Schenk;Alexander Aichmair;Silvan Beeler;Lukas Ernstbrunner

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Patient Satisfaction After Total Shoulder Arthroplasty

    Richard N Puzzitiello;Benedict U Nwachukwu;Avinesh Agarwalla;Gregory L Cvetanovich

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Denosumab for Bone Giant Cell Tumor of the Distal Radius.

    Shinji Tsukamoto;Andreas F Mavrogenis;Piergiuseppe Tanzi;Giulio Leone

    (2020)
    19 Citations
  • The Comparative Effect of Age on Clinical Outcomes Following Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.

    Sarav S Shah;Michael C Fu;Daphne Ling;Alexandra Wong

    (2021)
    13 Citations
  • Controversies in Fracture Healing: Early Versus Late Dynamization.

    Blake J Schultz;Kenneth Koval;Parsa P Salehi;Michael J Gardner

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Internal Brace Augmentation Reduces Posterior Tibial Translation Under Cyclic Loading.

    Nicholas A Trasolini;George F Hatch;David Wright;Bruce A Levy

    (2021)
    11 Citations
  • Long-term Anticoagulation Prevents Progression of Stages I and II Primary Osteonecrosis of the Hip in Patients With Familial Thrombophilia

    Charles J Glueck;Richard A Freiberg;Ping Wang

    (2020)
    11 Citations

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