The Impact of the Orthopaedic Literature on Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Changing Paradigm

Open access journals provide wider and faster dissemination of information, creating the potential for readers to have more difficulty assessing the validity of the publications. This rapid expansion of published research brings with it the risk of prioritizing quantity over quality, and posing risks to patients if decisions are influenced by invalid research. With the expansion of orthopaedic literature in multiple formats, it is our responsibility to shape our evidence-based clinical decision-making in total joint arthroplasty based on the quality of the publications, relying on methodologically sound studies to guide our choices for diagnosis and treatment. This changing paradigm in the publishing of medical journals has the advantage of advancing knowledge, but it remains our obligation to be the guardians for the dissemination of accurate and valid information.
Source: The Journal of Arthroplasty - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
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