Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	89413
Country	United States

Received	2023-10-30 20:04
Peer-Review Started	2023-10-30 20:04
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Return for Revision	2023-12-07 07:41
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society orthopedic surgeons in the United States: An analysis of geographical distribution, academic, leadership, and demographic characteristics
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Amir Human Hoveidaei, Reza Niakan, Seyed Hossein Hosseini-Asl, Abijith Annasamudram and Janet D Conway
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Amir Human Hoveidaei, MD, Research Fellow, International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215, United States. hoveidaei.a.h@gmail.com
Key Words	Limb lengthening and reconstruction; Orthopedic surgeon demographics; Orthopedic surgeon societal membership; Orthopedic fellowships
Core Tip	Societal membership characteristics for the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society had previously been poorly reported. These attributes were analyzed comparatively with industry precedents to glean insights for aspiring orthopedic professionals, inform organizational decision-making in support of growth, diversity, and equity, as well as to uphold the foundational goal of patient care optimization.
Publish Date	2024-02-07 02:35
Citation	Hoveidaei AH, Niakan R, Hosseini-Asl SH, Annasamudram A, Conway JD. Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society orthopedic surgeons in the United States: An analysis of membership. World J Orthop 2024; 15(2): 147-155
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v15/i2/147.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i2.147

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