Orthopedic Surgeon and Scientific Publications: Understanding the Symbiosis

Scientific publications have always been an integral part of an orthopedic surgeon's curriculum. Publication of one's work in a scientific journal gives an extra edge to a person's curriculum vitae. This article provides basic understanding as to the needs and demands in today's time for scientific presentations. It also provides guidelines about writing a scientific paper and helps in understanding the intricacies related to impact factor, authorship, plagiarism.