The Correlation between Altmetric Score and Traditional Bibliometrics in Orthopaedic Literature

AbstractThe aim of this study is to ascertain patients' perception of the amount of bone and tissue excision and size and weight of their implanted prostheses at total knee arthroplasty (TKA). To our knowledge, no prior study in the English orthopaedic literature has analyzed these parameters against patient perception of TKA. In a prospective study of eight consecutive TKA (six primary and two single-stage revision TKA procedures) by a single surgeon, patients estimated the weight of their implanted knee. We assessed actual weights of their implants and bone cement. Patients estimated the size of their prostheses by sketching the tibial and femoral bone cuts upon a printout of an anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of their preoperative knee. We utilized an articulated plastic model knee for patient reference. Our study shows almost half a kilogram of weight is added postoperatively to the surgical site as a result of tissue excision, explanted material, and implanted prosthesis and cement. All patients overestimated the weight of their implanted prostheses and extent of bone excision. Thus, even ‘well-informed’ patients overestimate their bone resection and weight of implanted prosthesis at TKA. We postulate such misconceptions among TKA patients are common, and may impact negatively upon patient perception of TKA, their postoperative recovery and outcome.

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Rationalising animal research synthesis in orthopaedic literature

World Journal of Methodology ◽

10.5662/wjm.v11.i3.75 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 75-80

Author(s):

Konstantinos Tsikopoulos ◽

Konstantinos Sidiropoulos ◽

Dimitrios Kitridis ◽

Lorenzo Drago ◽

Rakesh Ebnezar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Research Synthesis ◽

Animal Research ◽

Orthopaedic Literature

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Minimum Clinically Important Difference: Current Trends in the Orthopaedic Literature, Part I: Upper Extremity

JBJS Reviews ◽

10.2106/jbjs.rvw.17.00159 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (9) ◽

pp. e1-e1 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Anne G. Copay ◽

Andrew S. Chung ◽

Blake Eyberg ◽

Neil Olmscheid ◽

Norman Chutkan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Upper Extremity ◽

Minimum Clinically Important Difference ◽

Current Trends ◽

Clinically Important Difference ◽

Orthopaedic Literature

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A critique of the methodologies used in clinical studies of hip-joint arthroplasty published in the English-language orthopaedic literature.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) ◽

10.2106/00004623-198870090-00014 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 70 (9) ◽

pp. 1364-1371 ◽

Cited By ~ 39

Author(s):

M Gross

Keyword(s):

Hip Joint ◽

Clinical Studies ◽

English Language ◽

Joint Arthroplasty ◽

Orthopaedic Literature

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USERʼS GUIDE TO THE ORTHOPAEDIC LITERATURE

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American) ◽

10.2106/00004623-200209000-00024 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 84 (9) ◽

pp. 1672-1682 ◽

Cited By ~ 34

Author(s):

MOHIT BHANDARI ◽

GORDON H. GUYATT ◽

VICTOR MONTORI ◽

P. J. DEVEREAUX ◽

MARC F. SWIONTKOWSKI

Keyword(s):

Orthopaedic Literature

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The top 100 classic papers on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in the past 25 years: a bibliometric analysis of the orthopaedic literature

Spine Deformity ◽

10.1007/s43390-020-00035-2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 5-16

Author(s):

Jared M. Newman ◽

Neil V. Shah ◽

Bassel G. Diebo ◽

Ariana C. Goldstein ◽

Marine Coste ◽

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Keyword(s):

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis ◽

Idiopathic Scoliosis ◽

Bibliometric Analysis ◽

The Past ◽

Orthopaedic Literature ◽

Classic Papers

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CORE-Kids: a protocol for the development of a core outcome set for childhood fractures

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036224 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. e036224 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ben Arthur Marson ◽

Joseph C Manning ◽

Marilyn James ◽

Simon Craxford ◽

Sandeep R Deshmukh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Core Outcome Set ◽

Significant Heterogeneity ◽

List Type ◽

Core Outcome ◽

The Core ◽

Outcome Set ◽

Study Results ◽

Orthopaedic Literature ◽

Registration Number ◽

Limb Fractures

IntroductionLimb fractures in children are common yet there are few trials that compare treatments for these injuries. There is significant heterogeneity in the outcomes reported in the paediatric orthopaedic literature, which limits the ability to compare study results and draw firm conclusions. The aim of the CORE-Kids Study is to develop a core outcome set for use in research studies of childhood limb fractures. A core outcome set will provide a minimum set of outcomes to be measured in all trials to minimise the heterogeneity of outcomes reported and minimise reporting bias. A core outcome set ensures that outcomes are reported that are relevant to families as well as clinicians. The core outcome set will include additional upper and lower limb modules.MethodsThe development of the core outcome set will require four phases to evaluate:What are the outcomes that are relevant to professionals?What are the outcomes that are relevant to families?What are the most important of these outcomes?Which outcomes should be included in the core outcome set?This will be completed through a systematic review of trials to identify the outcomes domains that are relevant to trialists. A series of semi-structured interviews will be completed with families to identify the outcome domains that are relevant to families. These outcome domains will be used in a three-round Delphi Study to analyse the importance of these outcome domains to a range of stakeholders including parents, clinicians and researchers. Following this, the core outcome set will be decided at a consensus meeting.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been awarded HRA/REC IRAS number 262503. Date of approval 06/08/2019. Dissemination will be through scientific literature and international societies.Trial registrationCore Outcome Measures in Effectiveness Trials Initiative, registration number: 1274. Date of registration 13/12/2018.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42018106605.

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Understanding the foot’s functional anatomy in physiological and pathological conditions: the calcaneopedal unit concept

Journal of Children s Orthopaedics ◽

10.1302/1863-2548.13.180022 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 134-146 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

I. Ghanem ◽

A. Massaad ◽

A. Assi ◽

M. Rizkallah ◽

A. J. Bizdikian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Functional Anatomy ◽

Sparse Data ◽

Standing Position ◽

Review Article ◽

Foot Deformities ◽

Pathological Conditions ◽

Orthopaedic Literature ◽

Foot Anatomy

Background A thorough review of the available orthopaedic literature shows significant controversies, inconsistencies and sparse data regarding the terminology used to describe foot deformities. This lack of consensus on terminology creates confusion in professional discussions of foot anatomy, pathoanatomy and treatment of deformities. The controversies apply to joint movements as well as static relationships between the bones. Description The calcaneopedal unit (CPU) is a specific anatomical and physiological entity, represented by the entire foot excepted the talus. The calcaneus, midfoot and forefoot are solidly bound by three strong ligaments that create a unit that articulates with the talus. The movement of the CPU is complex, as it rotates under the talus, around the axis of Henke that coincides with the talo-calcaneal ligament of Farabeuf. This calcaneopedal unit is deformable. It is compared with a twisted plate, able to adapt to many physiological situations in standing position, in order to acheive a plantigrade position. Moreover, the calcaneopedal unit and the talo-tibiofibular complex are interdependent; rotation of the latter produces morphologic modifications inside the former and vice versa. Purpose This paper is a review article of this concept and of its physiopathological applications.

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