An Assessment of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Publication Trends From 2012 Through 2022

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Analysis shows shifts in publication trends and study types in orthopaedic research, indicating evolving focuses in the field.

The proportion of preclinical studies decreased significantly, while database studies increased markedly over the decade.
Clinical research articles published in JBJS remained consistent, despite shifts in study types and levels of evidence.
Article authorship trends revealed a decrease in MD first authors and an increase in non-MD counterparts during this period.
Overall, the trends highlight the changing landscape of orthopaedic research addressing musculoskeletal injuries.

Smith et al. (2025) studied this question.

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