Interviews with Outstanding Authors (2024)

In 2024, many AOJ authors make outstanding contributions to our journal. Their articles published with us have received very well feedback in the field and stimulate a lot of discussions and new insights among the peers.

Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding authors who have been making immense efforts in their research fields, with a brief interview of their unique perspective and insightful view as authors.

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Announcement of AOJ New Co-Editor-in-Chief

The editorial office is pleased to announce that Dr. Albert Lin is taking on the role of Co-Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Joint (AOJ) in tandem with Dr. Dongquan Shi and Dr. Shiro Ikegawa, effective from February 2024. Please join us in wishing Dr. Lin all the best in his new role!

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AOJ Annual Report 2023

Greetings from the Editorial Office of AOJ!

We are pleased to share the 2023 Annual Report of Annals of Joint.

We would especially like to express our sincere gratitude to the editorial board members, guest editors, reviewers, authors and readers for all your support and contributions to AOJ.

We wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2024!

AOJ Editorial Office

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Reviewer of the Month (2023)

In 2023, AOJ reviewers continue to make outstanding contributions to the peer review process. They demonstrated professional effort and enthusiasm in their reviews and provided comments that genuinely help the authors to enhance their work.

Hereby, we would like to highlight some of our outstanding reviewers, with a brief interview of their thoughts and insights as a reviewer. Allow us to express our heartfelt gratitude for their tremendous effort and valuable contributions to the scientific process.

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Annals of Joint 2022 CiteScore Released: 1.2

We are pleased to announce that the Annals of Joint (AOJ) has received its 2022 CiteScore: 1.2, ranking 209 out of 298 journals in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine category.

Furthermore, we are delighted to highlight the remarkable achievements made by all AME journals in the CiteScore ranking.

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The First Impact Factor for Annals of Joint: 0.4

We are pleased to announce that Annals of Joint (AOJ) has attained its first impact factor for the 2022 citation year: 0.4.

We look forward to the continuous cooperation with all the individuals mentioned above and those who are interested in bone and joint to bring more exciting content to readers in the coming future.

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Connexin 43 in the function and homeostasis of osteocytes: a narrative review

Cx43 affects osteoblast differentiation via signaling pathways. GJIC, gap junction intercellular communication; MAPK, mitogen-activated protein kinase; ERK, extracellular regulated kinase; PKC, protein kinase C; TGF-β, transforming growth factor-β; BMP, bone morphogenetic protein.

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Clinical and radiological outcomes and analysis of failures of modular revisions stems at long-term follow-up: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Forest plot and funnel plot depicting the rate of stems that underwent subsidence >5 mm.

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Extra-articular blocking technique for acetabular bone defect reconstruction

Extra-articular blocking: a novel surgical technique for acetabular bone defect in DDH patients. DDH, developmental dysplasia of the hip.

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Last generation fluted modular titanium stem in revision hip arthroplasty: a narrative review of mid- and long-term outcomes

(A) Periprosthetic fracture of the greater trochanter in the context of massive proximal femoral osteolysis (Paprosky type 3B). (B) Revision through an extended lateral approach was performed and complete proximal femoral reabsorption with abundant metallosis was found. (C) a Reclaim modular tapered stem (Depuy, Warsaw, IN, USA) was implanted allowing to bridge the extensive bone loss, here shown with the trial components. (D) Follow-up X-ray at 7 years from surgery shows good implant integration.

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