Current Orthopaedic Practice
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Orthopaedic Knowledge for Tomorrow's Care
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Evidence-Based Orthopaedic Surgery:
The journal emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practices in orthopaedic surgery, encouraging studies that provide systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical trials to inform treatment protocols. - Innovative Surgical Techniques:
A focus on novel surgical methods and techniques, including minimally invasive approaches and robotic-assisted procedures, reflects a commitment to advancing surgical practice and improving patient outcomes. - Patient-Centered Outcomes:
Research examining patient-reported outcomes and quality of life post-surgery is a core area, highlighting the significance of patient perspectives in treatment effectiveness. - Diversity and Health Disparities:
The journal explores issues of racial, socioeconomic, and gender disparities in orthopaedic care, aiming to address and improve equity in patient outcomes. - Technological Integration in Orthopaedics:
Current Orthopaedic Practice publishes research on the integration of technology, such as machine learning and telemedicine, into orthopaedic care, reflecting a trend towards modernization in the field. - Trauma and Reconstruction Research:
A strong emphasis on trauma management and reconstructive techniques, supported by clinical studies and case reports, showcases the journal's commitment to addressing complex orthopaedic conditions.
Trending and Emerging
- Gender and Racial Disparities in Orthopaedics:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on understanding and addressing disparities in orthopaedic care, particularly concerning gender and racial differences in surgical outcomes and access to treatment. - Machine Learning and Data Analytics:
There is a rising trend in the application of machine learning and data analytics to improve surgical outcomes, patient management, and operational efficiencies within orthopaedic practices. - Impact of COVID-19 on Orthopaedic Practice:
Research examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical practices, patient care, and healthcare delivery in orthopaedics is a significant emerging theme, reflecting the need to adapt to unprecedented challenges. - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols:
The implementation of ERAS protocols to optimize recovery following joint replacement surgeries is gaining traction, indicating a shift towards improving postoperative care and outcomes. - Telemedicine in Orthopaedic Care:
The integration of telemedicine into orthopaedic practice has emerged as a crucial trend, particularly in response to the pandemic, highlighting its role in patient management and follow-up care.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Open Surgical Techniques:
There is a noticeable decline in research focused on traditional open surgical methods, as the field shifts towards minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches that promise reduced recovery times and better outcomes. - General Orthopaedic Reviews:
The prevalence of broad, general reviews on orthopaedic practices has decreased, with a preference now for focused, specific studies that address particular conditions or innovations, reflecting a trend towards specialization. - Pharmaceutical Interventions:
Research centered on pharmaceutical management of orthopaedic conditions, such as opioid usage and non-surgical pharmacological treatments, appears to be waning in favor of surgical innovations and procedural advancements.
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