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The journal of knee surgery

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Medicine 1862 28 43 14

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 38
Documents by Best Scientists*: 58
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 77
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.852
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of Knee Surgery?

The objective of Journal of Knee Surgery is to combine knowledge in the areas of Surgery, Arthroplasty, Total knee arthroplasty, Osteoarthritis and Range of motion. It encompasses presentations on Surgery, specifically Anterior cruciate ligament, Retrospective cohort study, Radiography, Arthroscopy and Implant. Anterior cruciate ligament research is the primary subject tackled in Journal of Knee Surgery with a focus on Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

The journal investigates Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction research which frequently intersects with Hamstring. It explores topics in Arthroplasty which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Anesthesia, Physical therapy, Randomized controlled trial and Cohort. Physical therapy study tackled is connected to the field of Patient satisfaction.

The concepts on Total knee arthroplasty presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Femoral component, Orthodontics and MEDLINE. Orthodontics research in the journal involves the investigation of Tibia studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as Femur. Osteoarthritis research featured in it incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Visual analogue scale, Prospective cohort study, Cartilage and Knee Joint.

  • Surgery (54.06%)
  • Arthroplasty (23.37%)
  • Total knee arthroplasty (22.42%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Microfracture to treat full-thickness chondral defects: surgical technique, rehabilitation, and outcomes. (325 citations)
  • The microfracture technique in the treatment of full-thickness chondral lesions of the knee in National Football League players. (280 citations)
  • Minimally invasive unicondylar arthroplasty: eight-year follow-up. (172 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Knee Surgery:

The journal articles mostly deal with topics like Surgery, Arthroplasty, Anterior cruciate ligament, Osteoarthritis and Total knee arthroplasty. While the primary focus in the published articles is Surgery, they also dissect topics surrounding Cartilage and Articular cartilage as a whole. The Arthroplasty research presented in the published articles focuses mostly on Body mass index and, on occasion, topics in Obesity.

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:

The topics of Surgery, Total knee arthroplasty, Osteoarthritis, Orthodontics and Anterior cruciate ligament are the focal point of discussions in the journal. The journal connects research in Surgery with the related topic of Odds ratio. The journal addresses concerns in the field of Total knee arthroplasty by exploring it in line with topics in MEDLINE which intersect with Physical therapy subjects.

The studies in Osteoarthritis featured incorporate elements of Quality of life and Radiography. Journal of Knee Surgery deals with Orthodontics in conjunction with Coronal plane and similar fields in Sagittal plane. Research in Magnetic resonance imaging and the interrelating topic of Nuclear medicine and Meniscus (anatomy) were among the subjects of interest in the Anterior cruciate ligament studies discussed in it.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Outcomes in Patients with a Calipered Kinematically Aligned TKA That Already Had a Contralateral Mechanically Aligned TKA (17 citations)
  • Improved Patient Satisfaction following Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty. (16 citations)
  • Aseptic Loosening of Porous Metaphyseal Sleeves and Tantalum Cones in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review. (14 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 Knee Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Michael A. Mont (139 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • Steven F. Harwin (61 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • James L. Cook (50 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Nipun Sodhi (49 papers) published 10 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Bernard R. Bach (49 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 Journal of Knee Surgery (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Cleveland Clinic (110 papers) published 20 papers at the last edition, 5 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Missouri (103 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Hospital for Special Surgery (69 papers) published 15 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Rush University Medical Center (66 papers) published 6 papers at the last edition,
  • Lenox Hill Hospital (54 papers) published 18 papers at the last edition, 2 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, 7.34% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 26.40% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 6.60% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 12.54% of all publications and 54.46% 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.

Nursing in Orthopedic Surgery

In the context of orthopedic surgery, the role of nursing cannot be overlooked. Nurses often provide post-operative care and regularly monitor patients during their recovery process. The type of care that they deliver could also influence the patient's recovery rate, and therefore, the effectiveness of the surgical procedure. With specialized training, nursing personnel in orthopedics are able to understand the specific requirements of patients who have undergone procedures like knee arthroplasty, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and other sorts of knee surgeries. This understanding allows them to provide optimal care that enhances the recovery process and contributes significantly to patient satisfaction. Owing to the importance of their role, several nursing professionals seek further education to specialize in orthopedics. This ensures that they are well-equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their field. For those interested in pursuing a nursing career in orthopedics, choosing from some of the best online nursing programs in Iowa can be a great place to start. Certain programs, for instance, emphasize on subjects like ACL reconstruction and knee arthroplasty which are crucial in orthopedic nursing. Understanding these fields on a deeper level not only allows them to provide better care, but also gives them the ability to actively contribute to the research work being done in these areas. This intersection of practice and study ensures continuous learning, ultimately leading to advances in patient care and overall orthopedic surgery outcomes.

Top Publications

  • Patient-Reported Functional and Satisfaction Outcomes after Robotic-Arm-Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty: Early Results of a Prospective Multicenter Investigation.

    Anton Khlopas;Nipun Sodhi;William J. Hozack;Antonia F. Chen

    (2020)
    85 Citations
  • Results of a Phase II Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Genetically Engineered Allogeneic Human Chondrocytes Expressing TGF-β1.

    Bumsup Lee;Javad Parvizi;Dale Bramlet;David W. Romness

    (2020)
    39 Citations
  • Cementless 3D Printed Highly Porous Titanium-Coated Baseplate Total Knee Arthroplasty: Survivorship and Outcomes at 2-Year Minimum Follow-Up

    Assem A. Sultan;Bilal Mahmood;Linsen T. Samuel;Kim L. Stearns

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Health Care Utilization and Payer Cost Analysis of Robotic Arm Assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty at 30, 60, and 90 Days.

    Michael A. Mont;Christina Cool;David Gregory;Andrea Coppolecchia

    (2021)
    35 Citations
  • Survivorship and Functional Outcomes of Cementless versus Cemented Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis.

    Jared M. Newman;Nipun Sodhi;Joanne C. Dekis;Anton Khlopas

    (2020)
    34 Citations
  • Obesity Is Associated with Significant Morbidity after Multiligament Knee Surgery.

    Jayson Lian;Neel K. Patel;Michael Nickoli;Ravi Vaswani

    (2020)
    24 Citations
  • Comparison of Patient Demographics and Utilization Trends of Robotic-Assisted and Non-Robotic-Assisted Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty.

    Rushabh M. Vakharia;Nipun Sodhi;Wayne B. Cohen-Levy;Ajit M. Vakharia

    (2021)
    23 Citations
  • Postoperative Complications and Impact of Diabetes Mellitus Severity on Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Alex Gu;Chapman Wei;Hannah N. Robinson;Shane A. Sobrio

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • Medial-Sided Injuries in the Multiple Ligament Knee Injury.

    Gilbert Moatshe;Gilbert Moatshe;Gilbert Moatshe;Alexander R. Vap;Alan Getgood;Robert F. LaPrade

    (2020)
    17 Citations
  • Infrapatellar Fat Pad Resection or Preservation during Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review

    Benjamin Yao;Linsen T. Samuel;Alexander J. Acuña;Mhamad Faour

    (2021)
    15 Citations

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