Table 3.
Characteristics of the 2010 to 2012 OITE recommended readings
| Subspecialty domain | Level of evidence | Impact factor | Citation age (years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Science and Tumor | 4.39 (1.22) | 7.16 (12.67)* | 7.83 (5.73) |
| Basic Science and Orthopaedic Diseases | 4.53(1.11) | 3.24 (1.82) | 7.00 (5.33) |
| Foot and Ankle | 4.15 (0.97) | 2.46 (3.23) | 9.55 (7.69) |
| Hand | 4.43 (0.85) | 2.09 (1.68) | 8.34 (7.61) |
| Hip and Knee Reconstruction | 4.04 (1.17) | 2.57 (0.57) | 7.10 (5.90) |
| Medically Related Issues | 4.06 (1.10) | 3.75 (5.08) | 8.82 (9.96) |
| Musculoskeletal Trauma | 4.17 (1.11) | 2.42 (0.83) | 8.78 (9.96) |
| Oncology | 4.41 (0.87) | 3.68 (6.47) | 8.69 (6.09) |
| Orthopaedic Diseases | 4.03 (1.46) | 3.67 (5.97) | 5.97 (6.55) |
| Pediatric Orthopaedics | 4.17 (1.05) | 3.17 (6.43) | 9.25 (8.84) |
| Rehabilitation | 4.00 (1.26) | 2.91 (0.96) | 11.40 (10.50) |
| Shoulder and Elbow | 4.04 (1.02) | 2.83 (0.66) | 8.76 (6.99) |
| Spine | 3.74 (1.22)* | 5.73 (12.08)* | 7.23 (7.41) |
| Sports Medicine | 4.31 (0.94) | 3.29 (2.45) | 6.73 (5.40) |
| Overall mean | 4.16 (1.10) | 3.23 (5.53) | 8.28 (7.39) |
Values are expressed as mean, with SD in parentheses; *p < 0.005; OITE = Orthopaedic In-Training Examination.