This is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Comm... more This is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
This is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Comm... more This is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
India's first wave of SARS-CoV-2 infections in mid-2020 was relatively mild and was controlled by... more India's first wave of SARS-CoV-2 infections in mid-2020 was relatively mild and was controlled by a nationwide lockdown. Since easing of restrictions, India has seen expansion in cases of COVID-19 since March
Journal of Orthopaedics (JOO) is the official journal of P.K. Surendran Memorial Education Founda... more Journal of Orthopaedics (JOO) is the official journal of P.K. Surendran Memorial Education Foundation and Indo-Korean Orthopaedic Foundation. 1 It is published bimonthly by Elsevier as a hybrid journal that supports Open-Access publication. The JOO has a diverse and pan-global editorship. It is indexed in all the crucial and prestigious databases like PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Expanded Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Web of Science (WOS), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Google Scholar, etc. The JOO is one of the topmost and leading Orthopaedic journals published from India 2 and falls in Quartile 2 of the SCOPUS. The current Cite Score of JOO is 2.0, and the H-index is 23. Its published documents on PubMed and Scopus are 1387 m and 1373, respectively (Fig. 1). It has published 72 systematic reviews so far, which is the highest amongst all the Indian Orthopaedic journals. The JOO has seen phenomenal growth since its inception in lesser than a decade. It has achieved abstracting and indexing in almost all the major databases. There has been a healthy trend of continuously rising h-index, and cite score, which is significant (Fig. 2). The published articles in the JOO are receiving a good number of citations that are increasing progressively over the years, in substantial numbers (Fig. 3). The JOO believes in publishing high-quality articles related to Orthopaedics, Traumatology, Spine, and Basic musculoskeletal science. The current acceptance rate of the JOO is 24%. The JOO is truly an International Orthopaedic journal. A high proportion of its authors and readers are from across the globe, especially from Western countries (Fig. 4). The publications of foreign authors in JOO are the highest amongst all the Indian Orthopaedic journals. 2 Its publications are widely read, with full-text usage in 2020 of around 150 thousand. The editorial speed of the JOO is at par with the leading International journals (Fig. 5). Its current time to first decision is 3.6 weeks, for a review it is 4.4 weeks, and for publication is 0.4 weeks. 1 The Editorial Board of the JOO has several ambitious plans for the future. These include a) the launch of a companion journal dedicated to Case Reports, Surgical Techniques, and Current Concept Reviews, b) increasing the frequency of publications from bimonthly to monthly basis, due to increasing demand and its publications and c) regular publications of the special issues focusing on the burning topics, which are relevant to the clinical practice of the Orthopaedic surgeons. So we request you to stay tuned and keep supporting this journal and wish you a Happy New Year.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an infodemic about the novel coronavirus SARS-C... more Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an infodemic about the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 outbreak to build knowledge and develop mitigation strategies. In addition, scientific journals across the world have studied the impact of COVID-19 on trauma and orthopaedics. Methods: A cross-sectional, bibliometric analysis of the literature was undertaken on COVID-19 related articles from three Pubmed and Scopus indexed orthopaedic journals from India, namely, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics(IJO),Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma(JCOT), and Journal of Orthopaedics (JOO), in May 2021. All the article types and study designs were included for this review. The authors, institutions, countries, keywords, and co-authorship mapping were studied. Results: A total of 112 COVID-19 related documents were retrieved. Period of these publications was from 2 nd April 2020 to 31 st May 2021. Vaishya R. (n ¼ 16) was the most cited author, and Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals (n ¼ 16) was the most cited research Institution. India led the list of countries in academic publication output. On keyword mapping, telemedicine was the most prominent Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) search word. Conclusion: The Indian orthopedic journals have addressed the impact of COVID-19 on orthopaedic practice in India and aborad whilst continuing to publish knowledge about basic science and clinical orthopaedic research studies. The JCOT has outperformed and become the most leading orthopaedic journal from India during the pandemic. COVID-19 articles have been fast tracked, open accessed and attracted more citations in reduced duration of time compared to non-COVID-19 papers.
Steroid induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head is commonly seen in clinical practice, but yet ... more Steroid induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head is commonly seen in clinical practice, but yet not fully understood. It is intriguing why only some cases develop and others escape from it. We did an extensive and up to date literature review on it, with the aim to identify its incidence, associated risk factor and pathogenesis. We found that the incidence ranged from 03 to 40%, and was more with associated risk factors. Several risk factors were identified, which included higher dose and prolonged duration of steroid consumption, and underlying disease for which the steroids were given. Pathogenesis of this disease is complex and not yet fully understood. Awareness about this condition and associated risk factors should help the clinicians in identifying the cases who are prone to develop osteonecrosis with the use of steroids.
The unprecedented second wave of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic has caught an already weak public h... more The unprecedented second wave of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic has caught an already weak public health system unaware in India. The rising number of COVID-19 afflicted patients, shortage of testing strategy, disorganized vaccination drive, lack of oxygen-supported beds, and overwhelmed medical facilities in cities across India has led to a quintessential crisis never experienced before. Physicians, doctors, and other healthcare workers (HCWs) still recovering from the socioeconomic and adverse impact of the first wave, now face a further whirlpool of unfavorable mitigating factors including shortage of personnel, stretched resources, inadequate medical equipment, facilities, and the ever-existent occupational risk of contracting of SARS-CoV-2 viral infection and mortality. Exhibiting exemplary dedication, public health effort, and resilience in the health care management of COVID-19 patients in the first wave, they face an uphill task against the second deadlier wave. We explore the mounting challenges confronting these HCW and strategic solutions that can be undertaken to support them.
Background: Isolated fractures of the greater trochanter are unusual injuries with a wide spectru... more Background: Isolated fractures of the greater trochanter are unusual injuries with a wide spectrum of presentation, investigations and management strategies. Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence and treatment protocols used in the management of Isolated Greater Trochanteric Fractures (IGTF). Methods: A systematic literature review of the PubMed and Central Register of Controlled Trials (Cochrane) databases by using the search term 'greater trochanter fracture and hip fracture' was conducted for Randomised Controlled Trials (RCT's), including prospective and retrospective nonexperimental studies. Results: The search yielded 15 studies meeting our inclusion criteria encompassing 166 patients with Isolated Greater Trochanteric Fractures (IGTF). Most of the reports were observational studies due to paucity of coverage on this topic in literature. Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) were the common modalities used to diagnose these injuries. Most of the patients were managed with non-operative methods. Conclusion: This systematic review analyses the consensus of treatment of IGTF based on evidence-based practice. When the IGTF is identified, the majority of studies advocate conservative management to surgery for such cases. Furthermore, large cohort studies with clearly documented outcome follow up are required to establish objective treatment guidelines for IGTF.
This is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Comm... more This is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
This is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Comm... more This is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
India's first wave of SARS-CoV-2 infections in mid-2020 was relatively mild and was controlled by... more India's first wave of SARS-CoV-2 infections in mid-2020 was relatively mild and was controlled by a nationwide lockdown. Since easing of restrictions, India has seen expansion in cases of COVID-19 since March
Journal of Orthopaedics (JOO) is the official journal of P.K. Surendran Memorial Education Founda... more Journal of Orthopaedics (JOO) is the official journal of P.K. Surendran Memorial Education Foundation and Indo-Korean Orthopaedic Foundation. 1 It is published bimonthly by Elsevier as a hybrid journal that supports Open-Access publication. The JOO has a diverse and pan-global editorship. It is indexed in all the crucial and prestigious databases like PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Expanded Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Web of Science (WOS), Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Google Scholar, etc. The JOO is one of the topmost and leading Orthopaedic journals published from India 2 and falls in Quartile 2 of the SCOPUS. The current Cite Score of JOO is 2.0, and the H-index is 23. Its published documents on PubMed and Scopus are 1387 m and 1373, respectively (Fig. 1). It has published 72 systematic reviews so far, which is the highest amongst all the Indian Orthopaedic journals. The JOO has seen phenomenal growth since its inception in lesser than a decade. It has achieved abstracting and indexing in almost all the major databases. There has been a healthy trend of continuously rising h-index, and cite score, which is significant (Fig. 2). The published articles in the JOO are receiving a good number of citations that are increasing progressively over the years, in substantial numbers (Fig. 3). The JOO believes in publishing high-quality articles related to Orthopaedics, Traumatology, Spine, and Basic musculoskeletal science. The current acceptance rate of the JOO is 24%. The JOO is truly an International Orthopaedic journal. A high proportion of its authors and readers are from across the globe, especially from Western countries (Fig. 4). The publications of foreign authors in JOO are the highest amongst all the Indian Orthopaedic journals. 2 Its publications are widely read, with full-text usage in 2020 of around 150 thousand. The editorial speed of the JOO is at par with the leading International journals (Fig. 5). Its current time to first decision is 3.6 weeks, for a review it is 4.4 weeks, and for publication is 0.4 weeks. 1 The Editorial Board of the JOO has several ambitious plans for the future. These include a) the launch of a companion journal dedicated to Case Reports, Surgical Techniques, and Current Concept Reviews, b) increasing the frequency of publications from bimonthly to monthly basis, due to increasing demand and its publications and c) regular publications of the special issues focusing on the burning topics, which are relevant to the clinical practice of the Orthopaedic surgeons. So we request you to stay tuned and keep supporting this journal and wish you a Happy New Year.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an infodemic about the novel coronavirus SARS-C... more Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an infodemic about the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 outbreak to build knowledge and develop mitigation strategies. In addition, scientific journals across the world have studied the impact of COVID-19 on trauma and orthopaedics. Methods: A cross-sectional, bibliometric analysis of the literature was undertaken on COVID-19 related articles from three Pubmed and Scopus indexed orthopaedic journals from India, namely, Indian Journal of Orthopaedics(IJO),Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma(JCOT), and Journal of Orthopaedics (JOO), in May 2021. All the article types and study designs were included for this review. The authors, institutions, countries, keywords, and co-authorship mapping were studied. Results: A total of 112 COVID-19 related documents were retrieved. Period of these publications was from 2 nd April 2020 to 31 st May 2021. Vaishya R. (n ¼ 16) was the most cited author, and Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals (n ¼ 16) was the most cited research Institution. India led the list of countries in academic publication output. On keyword mapping, telemedicine was the most prominent Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) search word. Conclusion: The Indian orthopedic journals have addressed the impact of COVID-19 on orthopaedic practice in India and aborad whilst continuing to publish knowledge about basic science and clinical orthopaedic research studies. The JCOT has outperformed and become the most leading orthopaedic journal from India during the pandemic. COVID-19 articles have been fast tracked, open accessed and attracted more citations in reduced duration of time compared to non-COVID-19 papers.
Steroid induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head is commonly seen in clinical practice, but yet ... more Steroid induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head is commonly seen in clinical practice, but yet not fully understood. It is intriguing why only some cases develop and others escape from it. We did an extensive and up to date literature review on it, with the aim to identify its incidence, associated risk factor and pathogenesis. We found that the incidence ranged from 03 to 40%, and was more with associated risk factors. Several risk factors were identified, which included higher dose and prolonged duration of steroid consumption, and underlying disease for which the steroids were given. Pathogenesis of this disease is complex and not yet fully understood. Awareness about this condition and associated risk factors should help the clinicians in identifying the cases who are prone to develop osteonecrosis with the use of steroids.
The unprecedented second wave of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic has caught an already weak public h... more The unprecedented second wave of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic has caught an already weak public health system unaware in India. The rising number of COVID-19 afflicted patients, shortage of testing strategy, disorganized vaccination drive, lack of oxygen-supported beds, and overwhelmed medical facilities in cities across India has led to a quintessential crisis never experienced before. Physicians, doctors, and other healthcare workers (HCWs) still recovering from the socioeconomic and adverse impact of the first wave, now face a further whirlpool of unfavorable mitigating factors including shortage of personnel, stretched resources, inadequate medical equipment, facilities, and the ever-existent occupational risk of contracting of SARS-CoV-2 viral infection and mortality. Exhibiting exemplary dedication, public health effort, and resilience in the health care management of COVID-19 patients in the first wave, they face an uphill task against the second deadlier wave. We explore the mounting challenges confronting these HCW and strategic solutions that can be undertaken to support them.
Background: Isolated fractures of the greater trochanter are unusual injuries with a wide spectru... more Background: Isolated fractures of the greater trochanter are unusual injuries with a wide spectrum of presentation, investigations and management strategies. Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence and treatment protocols used in the management of Isolated Greater Trochanteric Fractures (IGTF). Methods: A systematic literature review of the PubMed and Central Register of Controlled Trials (Cochrane) databases by using the search term 'greater trochanter fracture and hip fracture' was conducted for Randomised Controlled Trials (RCT's), including prospective and retrospective nonexperimental studies. Results: The search yielded 15 studies meeting our inclusion criteria encompassing 166 patients with Isolated Greater Trochanteric Fractures (IGTF). Most of the reports were observational studies due to paucity of coverage on this topic in literature. Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) were the common modalities used to diagnose these injuries. Most of the patients were managed with non-operative methods. Conclusion: This systematic review analyses the consensus of treatment of IGTF based on evidence-based practice. When the IGTF is identified, the majority of studies advocate conservative management to surgery for such cases. Furthermore, large cohort studies with clearly documented outcome follow up are required to establish objective treatment guidelines for IGTF.
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