Indian Journal of Arthroplasty: The Beginning of a New Era

The Beginning of a New EraArthroplasty practice and outcomes vary from region to region and across continents.The varied demands and presentations of patients from around the world influence best practices in arthroplasty.The grotesque deformities and the posttraumatic presentations seen in the Indian scenario are far more complex with relatively inferior outcomes.The implant choice may be different for different physiques, phenotypes, and races.Similarly, the postoperative regimen followed, and the thromboprophylaxis given may vary from country and region.Even the kind of periprosthetic joint infection and the bugs isolated may vary among regions and races.Almost all of the diagnostic criteria, prophylaxis and management protocols are based upon data generated from the studies conducted in the West and the published Western literature.These might not be fully applicable to the Indian and Asian populations.With an aim to encourage research at the ground-root level in the Indian arthroplasty scenario and to generate data on Indian subjects, so that diagnostic criteria and management protocols can be established, the Indian Journal of Arthroplasty was conceptualized.This Journal was the dream of the many past leaders of the Indian Arthroplasty Association, but it was the brainchild of Dr Anoop Jhurani, who took pains in getting the ball rolling.Under the leadership of our present President Dr Ajith Kumar, the Journal would see the light of the day.The fact that it is being published under the aegis of the Indian Arthroplasty Association, itself carries a lot of weight and we hope to carry the baton forward.I am deeply honored by the confidence shown by the core committee and shouldering upon me the responsibility of being the Editor-in-Chief of the Indian Journal of Arthroplasty.We aim to publish concise, authoritative, and scholarly articles in our Journal that would impact the current practice of Arthroplasty.The Journal aims to publish four issues in a year.The Indian Journal of Arthroplasty would accept articles on joint replacement surgery of knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and wrist.We encourage invited editorials on topics of interest to a larger readership.Original research articles in Arthroplasty should have a deep impact of the current practices in the Indian scenario.All the articles would be submitted online and undergo a peer review process before final publication.We would also accept case series that would highlight and discuss the surgeon's experience on that particular issue.The Journal would also accept unique case reports and newer surgical techniques.The review articles/meta-analysis would provide insight into the current practices related to a particular topic in Arthroplasty and lay a guideline for future practices.In the long run, we aim to publish data outcomes from the Indian Joint Registry and take out white papers that would dictate the Arthroplasty outcomes.With pride and honor, we present to you the Indian Journal of Arthroplasty which would usher India into a new era of research in Arthroplasty.