Spine Deformity

Top Research Topics at Spine deformity?

Orthopedic surgery, Surgery, Scoliosis, Radiography and Spinal fusion are among the topics commonly tackled in the journal. It addresses concerns in Orthopedic surgery which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Sagittal plane, Cobb angle, Deformity, Kyphosis and Idiopathic scoliosis. Pelvic tilt is a major topic of Sagittal plane research presented in the journal.

Kyphosis and Vertebra are closely related fields of research discussed in it. The Surgery research presented places emphasis on topics like Complication, Retrospective cohort study, Lumbar, Early onset scoliosis and Spinal deformity. The journal focuses on Lumbar research which is adjacent to topics in Lumbar Curve.

Spine deformity explores issues in Scoliosis which can be linked to other research areas like Quality of life, Anatomy, Orthodontics, Physical therapy and Pediatrics. While Radiography is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Nuclear medicine and Coronal plane. The concepts on Spinal fusion presented in Spine deformity can also apply to other research fields, including Anesthesia and Perioperative.

• Orthopedic surgery (70.68%)
• Surgery (48.97%)
• Scoliosis (40.52%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• A Rapid Recovery Pathway for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis That Improves Pain Control and Reduces Time to Inpatient Recovery After Posterior Spinal Fusion (114 citations)
• Traditional Growing Rods Versus Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods for the Surgical Treatment of Early-Onset Scoliosis: A Case-Matched 2-Year Study. (88 citations)
• Adult Spinal Deformity: Epidemiology, Health Impact, Evaluation, and Management. (87 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Spine deformity:

The most cited articles mainly deal with areas of study such as Orthopedic surgery, Surgery, Scoliosis, Radiography and Spinal fusion. In addition to Orthopedic surgery research, the most cited papers aim to explore topics under Deformity, Retrospective cohort study, Kyphosis, Orthodontics and Complication. The works on Surgery tackled in the most cited articles bring together disciplines like Sagittal plane and Oswestry Disability Index.

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 Spine deformity (based on the number of publications) are:

• Paul D. Sponseller (96 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Michael G. Vitale (77 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• David L. Skaggs (71 papers) published 7 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• Peter O. Newton (70 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 4 more than at the previous edition,
• Suken A. Shah (58 papers) published 8 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 Spine deformity (based on the number of publications) are:

• Boston Children's Hospital (190 papers) published 39 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Shriners Hospitals for Children (81 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 11 more than at the previous edition,
• Johns Hopkins University (77 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
• Washington University in St. Louis (68 papers) published 14 papers at the last edition, 9 more than at the previous edition,
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (56 papers) published 13 papers at the last edition, 3 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, 11.30% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 39.15% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.85% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.70% of all publications and 28.30% 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.

Becoming a Contributor in This Field

For those interested in contributing to research in spine deformity, it's essential to meet certain standards and qualifications. This often involves becoming certified, which requires specific education, experience, and licensure. If you're based in Nevada, for example, you'll need to follow the nevada nursing license requirements board of nursing requirements to be eligible to practice and conduct research in this medical area. After you've met these prerequisites, you can then consider submitting your research to reputable journals. The process can be competitive, but once you secure a publication, you become part of an esteemed community of professionals pushing the boundaries of our understanding in orthopedics and beyond. Remember, impactful research in spine deformity does not stop at surgery and traditional medicine. The field welcomes expertise in various specializations like Pediatrics, Nuclear Medicine, Anesthesia, and Physical Therapy, among others. This multidisciplinary blend leads to comprehensive solutions and increases the value of the health care system. By adding value to this community, you're helping improve medical procedures and strategies, increasing patient quality of life, and fostering a better understanding of spine conditions to the world. Embrace the journey and make a difference in spine deformity research.