"Orthopedics" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A surgical specialty which utilizes medical, surgical, and physical methods to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the skeletal system, its articulations, and associated structures.
| Descriptor ID |
D009985
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H02.403.810.494
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| Concept/Terms |
Orthopedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgeries
- Surgeries, Orthopedic
- Surgery, Orthopedic
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Orthopedics" by people in this website by year, and whether "Orthopedics" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Orthopedics" by people in Profiles.
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The Power of Preference Signaling: A Monumental Shift in the Orthopaedic Surgery Application Process. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2025 Jan 15; 33(2):51-55.
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Are Generative Pretrained Transformer 4 Responses to Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Clinical Scenarios Universal? An International Review. J Pediatr Orthop. 2024 Jul 01; 44(6):e504-e511.
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ChatGPT performance on the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons maintenance of certification exam. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2024 Sep; 33(9):1888-1893.
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NSAID use in orthopedic surgery:?A review of current evidence and clinical practice guidelines. J Orthop Res. 2024 04; 42(4):707-716.
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Plastic surgeon closure is comparable to orthopedic closure when a perioperative optimization protocol is instituted for pediatric patients with neuromuscular scoliosis. Spine J. 2024 Mar; 24(3):454-461.
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Parkland Trauma Index of Mortality in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients: An Initial Report. J Orthop Trauma. 2023 11 01; 37(11S):S23-S27.
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Orthopaedic Leadership Through the Anti-Racist Lens (Part 2): The Orthopaedic Chairs' Perspective on Cultivating an Inclusive and Anti-Racist Workforce. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Apr 03; 106(7):649-653.
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Orthopaedic Leadership Through the Anti-Racist Lens (Part 1): Addressing Critical Challenges to Academic Career Development for Black Orthopaedic Surgeons. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2024 Apr 03; 106(7):643-648.
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The Value of Signaling an Orthopaedic Surgery Program: A Survey to Orthopaedic Surgery Programs. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2023 06 01; 7(6).
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Multidisciplinary Approach to Hemipelvectomy for Pelvic Sarcomas. JBJS Rev. 2022 05 01; 10(5).