A study published in the Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, “Orthopaedic Academic Activity in the United States: Bibliometric Analysis of Publications by City and State“, named Vail, Colorado one of the most academically productive academic orthopaedic centers in the United States. The purpose of this study was to conduct a bibliometric analysis of orthopaedic academic output in the United States. The study’s conclusion stated, “Vail was the leader for publications/surgeon and population.”
Full Study: Orthopaedic Academic Activity in the United States: Bibliometric Analysis of Publications by City and State