[Predatory journals in Orthopedics and Traumatology]

Predatory journals are distinguished from legitimate journals by their lack of adequate reviews and editorial processes, compromising the quality of published content. These journals do not conduct peer reviews or detect plagiarism, and accept manuscripts without requiring substantial modifications. Their near 100% acceptance rate is driven by profit motives, regardless of the content they publish. While they boast a prestigious editorial board composed of renowned researchers, in most cases, it is a facade aimed at impressing and attracting investigators. Furthermore, these journals lack appropriate ethical practices and are non-transparent in their editorial processes. Predatory journals have impacted multiple disciplines, including Orthopedics and Traumatology, and their presence remains unknown to many researchers, making them unwitting victims. Their strategy involves soliciting articles via email from authors who have published in legitimate journals, promising quick, easy, and inexpensive publication. The implications and negative consequences of predatory journals on the scientific community and researchers are numerous. The purpose of this work is to provide general information about these journals, specifically in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology, offering guidelines to identify and avoid them, so that authors can make informed decisions when publishing their manuscripts and avoid falling into the hands of predatory journals or publishers.

[Interposition hemiarthroplasty using extensor hallucis brevis for the treatment of hallux rigidus with lateral unicompartmental involvement: a case report]

Hallux rigidus is the degenerative pathology of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the hallux. This pathology causes pain and decreased movement. There are multiple surgical treatments for this pathology, all with their respective indications. We present the case of a 54-year-old patient diagnosed with hallux rigidus who had only the lateral aspect of the metatarsal head affected. This patient was treated with a novel surgical procedure, performing an interposition hemiarthroplasty using the hallucis brevis extender associated with a cheilectomy and exostectomy. The patient had a favorable clinical evolution with improvement evidenced by clinical scales, with resolution of the symptoms and without complications. Interposition hemiarthroplasty using the extensor hallucis brevis is a successful joint and movement preservation treatment for hallux rigidus in young patients with lateral unicompartmental involvement of the metatarsal head, in whom it is important to preserve movement.

[Applications of tranexamic acid in Orthopaedics and Traumatology]

INTRODUCTION

Tranexamic acid is an antifibrinolytic drug which has been used in many disciplines of Medicine, as well as in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, with the objective of diminishing and preventing blood loss and the necessity of allogenic blood transfusion. This study has the objective to demonstrate the uses, indications and contraindications of tranexamic acid in the different subspecialties of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A through search was performed looking at the most recent evidence regarding the use of tranexamic acid in the different subspecialties of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, as well as its indications, contraindications and adverse effects.

RESULTS

Tranexamic acid has a great amount of applications in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, especially in primary and revision knee and hip arthroplasties, spine surgery and trauma. It has been observed that tranexamic acid is effective in diminishing perioperative bleeding, less necessity of blood transfusion, among other benefits. Tranexamic acid is a safe drug, which does not increase the risk of developing thrombotic events in healthy patients. There are a number of administration routes of tranexamic acid as well as many dosage regimens, all being efficient. Therefore, no standardization regarding the best administration route and most effective dose has been established.

CONCLUSIONS

Tranexamic acid is a safe and effective drug for diminishing perioperative bleeding and to avoid the necessity of blood transfusion, with many applications in Orthopaedics and Traumatology.

[The 50 most cited articles in orthopedics and traumatology by Mexican authors]

BACKGROUND

The amount of quotation a scientific article receives is important for the academic impact. In the present study, we analyzed the 50 most cited articles in orthopedics and related areas published by mexican authors, as well as analyzing their main characteristics.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A search was conducted using Web of Science, of the 50 articles with the largest number of quotation on orthopedics and related areas, in which the principal author or corresponding author had an address in Mexico. We analyzed the articles of 66 scientific journals within the category Orthopedics. We examined the quantity and density of citations, Origin institution, subspeciality to which the article corresponds, and level of evidence.

RESULTS

The most cited article had 222 cites. The 50 most cited articles accumulated a total of 1,944, with an average of 3.6 cites per year per article. The year with the largest number of publications was the 2011, and the year with the largest number of quotation was 2008. Public institutions had a larger number of publications in relation to private institutions. The subspecialty with the largest number of publications was arthroscopy and sport medicine. Most publications with a large number of citations refer to studies with a low level of evidence.

CONCLUSIONS

The present study points out the 50 most cited articles published by mexican authors in orthopedics and related areas. There is a tendency towards publishing articles on some subspecialities, in particular on arthroscopy and sport medicine. Most publications have a low level of evidence.