EFORT Open Reviews
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Researchers and Clinicians for Enhanced Care
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses:
The journal frequently publishes systematic reviews and meta-analyses that synthesize evidence on various orthopedic interventions, providing a rigorous evaluation of treatment efficacy and safety. - Innovative Surgical Techniques:
There is a strong emphasis on new surgical techniques and technologies, including minimally invasive approaches, robotic surgery, and personalized medicine in orthopedic procedures. - Clinical Outcomes and Patient Safety:
Research on clinical outcomes, risk factors for complications, and strategies for enhancing patient safety during orthopedic procedures are core areas of focus. - Multidisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages submissions that explore multidisciplinary approaches to orthopedic problems, integrating insights from fields such as biomechanics, rehabilitation, and molecular biology. - Emerging Technologies:
A commitment to exploring the role of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and 3D printing, in improving orthopedic practices is evident in the journal's scope.
Trending and Emerging
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
The integration of AI and machine learning in orthopedic surgery is gaining traction, with research focusing on diagnostic accuracy, surgical planning, and outcome prediction. - Personalized Medicine in Orthopedics:
There is a growing emphasis on personalized approaches to treatment, particularly in joint arthroplasty, where individualized surgical strategies are becoming more prevalent. - 3D Printing and Custom Implants:
The use of 3D printing technology for creating patient-specific implants and surgical guides is emerging as a significant theme, showcasing advancements in customization and precision in orthopedic surgery. - Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols:
Research into ERAS protocols, which aim to improve recovery times and patient outcomes following orthopedic surgeries, is increasingly common, indicating a shift towards optimizing postoperative care. - Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering:
There is an upward trend in research focused on regenerative medicine, including the use of stem cells and biomaterials for enhancing healing and recovery in orthopedic conditions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Surgical Techniques:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional surgical approaches, as the journal increasingly favors innovative and minimally invasive techniques that promise better outcomes. - General Orthopedic Education:
Submissions focused solely on general orthopedic education or basic principles of orthopedic surgery are less frequent, indicating a shift towards more specialized and advanced topics. - Basic Research Studies:
Studies that primarily focus on basic research without direct clinical implications are being published less frequently, as the journal emphasizes translational research that directly impacts clinical practice. - Historical Perspectives:
While historical reviews have been part of the journal's offerings, there seems to be a decline in papers that focus on the historical development of orthopedic practices, as the audience shifts towards contemporary issues. - Non-systematic Reviews:
The journal is favoring systematic reviews and evidence-based studies over non-systematic reviews, leading to a decline in the latter's prevalence.
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