The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

A Call for Clarification on the Novelty of a Bibliometric Analysis of AC Joint Injury

Document Type : LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Authors
Asael Sabetai Isaac
Amir Kachooei
Rothman Orthopaedics of Florida at AdventHealth, Orlando, FL, USA
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.
Keywords
Acromioclavicular joint
Bibliometric Analysis
Shoulder
Shoulder Injury
Subjects
Basralian GL, Sweeney P, Calem D, Kohan E. Acromioclavicular joint injury: a bibliometric analysis of the 50 most cited articles. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2025;13(7):395-405. doi:10.22038/ABJS.2024.81587.3759.
2.    Kilkenny CJ, Farooq F, Hurley ET, Daly GR, Dowling GP, Whelehan SP, Mullett H. A bibliometric analysis of the top 50 cited studies related to acromioclavicular joint instability. J Orthop. 2024;58:46-51. doi:10.1016/j.jor.2024.06.037.
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume 14, Issue 10
October 2026
Pages 693-694

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