Kaba M., "Tensions and consensus between medical disciplines: The history of orthopaedics and its links with surgery", Swiss Knife. Journal de la Société suisse de chirurgie, 1 (march 2017), 18-20 (original) (raw)

The 100 classic papers of orthopaedic surgery

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume, 2010

The credibility and creativity of an author may be gauged by the number of scientific papers he or she has published, as well as the frequency of citations of a particular paper reflecting the impact of the data on the area of practice. The object of this study was to identify and analyse the qualities of the top 100 cited papers in orthopaedic surgery. The database of the Science Citation Index of the Institute for Scientific Information (1945 to 2008) was used. A total of 1490 papers were cited more than 100 times, with the top 100 being subjected to further analysis. The majority originated in the United States, followed by the United Kingdom. The top 100 papers were published in seven specific orthopaedic journals. Analysis of the most-cited orthopaedic papers allows us a unique insight into the qualitites, characteristics and clinical innovations required for a paper to attain ‘classic’ status.

Physicians founders of orthopedic surgery in Serbia

Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo, 2004

The beginnings of the development of orthopedic surgery in Serbia have been related to the name of Dr Nikola Krstic and his first radiography of the hand in 1908. The foundation of the Orthopedic Ward, led by Dr Nikola Krstic, within the General State Hospital in Belgrade, in 1919, marks the definition of orthopedics as a separate branch of surgery. In addition to Dr Nikola Krstic, Dr Borivoje Lalovic and Temp. Docent Dr Borivoje Gradojevic, who published the first orthopedics textbook in Serbian in 1934, also worked at the orthopedic ward between the two world wars. The work at the orthopedic ward, which grew into a clinic in 1947, was continued by Prof. Dr Milos Simovic, Prof. Dr Svetislav Stojanovic and Prof, dr Ljubisa Boric. Their successors would have high achievements: Prof. Dr Zivojin Bumbasirevic became the only orthopedist who was a regular member of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, and Chief of Staff Dr Predrag Klisic and Prof. Dr Branko Radulovic provide impetus...

The Rod of orthopedist almost Olympian

2016

Spinal surgery has ancient origins, dating back to the ancient Egyptians, although the results seem to be very poor. The real revolution came from the beginning of the twentieth century, in the United States. In this article we retraces the entire history of the evolution of this type of surgery.

CHANGING TRENDS IN ORTHOPAEDICS

Indian Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (IJOS) is a peer-reviewed journal with reputable academics and experts as members of its Editorial Board. IJOS publishes information on basic and applied orthopaedics for a worldwide readership. It publishes original research papers, critical reviews dealing with all fields of Orthopaedics and it addresses the international scientific community. Papers related to orthopaedic science on a worldwide basis are also considered. Special emphasis is given to issues that go beyond the traditional boundaries of an orthopaedic journal. Articles on the state-of-the art of orthopaedic surgery in different parts of the world, the research activities and medical education in orthopaedic teaching, the role of orthopaedics in society, new findings from the frontiers of current research are always encouraged.

Myths and Misconceptions in Orthopedics

MMJ-A Journal by MIMER Medical College, Pune, India, 2018

Myths are the ideas which many people commonly believe but are false with respect to the available scientific evidence of that time. In every popular medical culture, there are beliefs and practices that do not have scientific evidence but are still used widely. Most of them may be harmless, but with time, they have a propensity to get recognized as a "fact" and thereby obscure the real facts. Myths do their work at the emotional level and can, therefore, be more powerful than logic with which it is juxtaposed. Just like any other branch of medicine, orthopedics too has its share of misconceptions. This article aims to create awareness about these myths using a few examples and to critically evaluate even the most ingrained and widespread practices, which are based on tradition and the assertive weight of authority but lack the scientific backing of available evidence.

Nicholas J. Giannestras (1908–1978): a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon, his work, life and times

International Orthopaedics, 2015

The purpose of our study was to summarize all the knowledge concerning the innovative pioneer in the field of orthopaedic surgery, Nicholas J. Giannestras (1908-1978). A thorough study of texts, medical books and reports, in the field of history of medicine, together with a review of the available literature in PubMed, was undertaken. Giannestras left his mark in the history of orthopaedics with his clinical work and his publications, mainly his treatise BFoot Disorders: Medical and Surgical Management^(1973), while his name lingers in Greece with the introduction of spine fusion with the use of metallic implants. He was an eminent university clinical professor of orthopaedics who had harmonically combined academic writing, teaching and clinical research in every field of orthopaedic surgery.

Orthobiologics: Filling the Gaps in Current Orthopaedic Surgical Treatment

2021

Most orthopaedic intervention for trauma or pathological processes is unambiguous. However, when venturing into the realm of treatment for degenerative conditions or soft tissue injuries the indication for treatment has mostly been supported by level 3 evidence in the top orthopaedic surgery journals.1 In the past few of decades it has been concerning to see a growing number of treatments designed for end-stage disease being applied to younger individuals. As life expectancy increases, the risks of multiple revision interventions are likely and from a public health standpoint, more expensive, and predictably unsustainable. Enter the possibility of minimally invasive interventions with lower morbidity and, if properly utilized, adding critical time prior to end-stage disease intervention.