The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

Letter to Editor: A Call for Clarification on the Novelty of a Bibliometric Analysis of AC Joint Injury

Document Type : LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Authors
1 Loma Linda University, School of Medicine Rothman Orthopaedics Florida at AdventHealth
2 Rothman Orthopaedics Florida at AdventHealth
10.22038/abjs.2025.90399.4105
Abstract
This letter raises concerns regarding the novelty and significance of the 2025 study by Basralian et al.1 published in Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery due to considerable overlap with a previously published 2024 study by Kilkenny et al.2 in Journal of Orthopaedics. Both works share notable overlap in study scope, design, methodology, results presentation, and conclusions. While certain differences exist, the degree of similarity raises questions about the originality and added value of the Basralian et al.1 study to the existing literature. We respectfully request the authors provide clarification on the unique contributions of their manuscript.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 18 August 2026

  • Receive Date 24 August 2025
  • Accept Date 18 January 2026