Ximena G. Carrillo-Cárdenas, Orthopedic Trauma Service, “Dr. José Eleuterio González” University Hospital, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
Alexa C. Euan-Ugalde, Orthopedic Trauma Service, “Dr. José Eleuterio González” University Hospital, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
Melissa E. Monsivais-Castillo, Orthopedic Trauma Service, “Dr. José Eleuterio González” University Hospital, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
Rubi R. Ramos-Díaz, Orthopedic Trauma Service, “Dr. José Eleuterio González” University Hospital, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
Yadira A. Tamez-Mata, Orthopedic Trauma Service, “Dr. José Eleuterio González” University Hospital, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
Background: To evaluate the representation of female authors in Mexican orthopedic journals, examining authorship roles, subspecialties, article types, and regional distribution. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted using articles published between 2005 and 2024 from three leading Mexican orthopedic journals. Authorship gender was determined through name analysis and online verification tools. Articles were classified by type, subspecialty, and state affiliation. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression were utilized to assess trends over time. Results: In our study of 1,223 articles, 24% (n = 295) included female authors, with first authorship at 12.1% and corresponding authorship at 11.9%. Female authorship rose from 2% in 2005 to 12% in 2024, predominantly from Mexico City and the State of Mexico (63.3%). The highest female representation was found in trauma (36.67%), epidemiology (22.22%), and foot and ankle (20.72%). Original articles represented the majority of female-authored works (53.9%). Conclusions: Despite a 2-decade increase in female participation in Mexican orthopedic research, women remain underrepresented, particularly in certain subspecialties and regions. These disparities highlight the necessity for targeted initiatives to promote gender equity and support women in this field across Mexico.
Keywords: Female. Orthopedics. Authorship. Mexico. Bibliometrics.
