©The Author(s) 2026.
World J Orthop. Feb 18, 2026; 17(2): 113461
Published online Feb 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.113461
Published online Feb 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.113461
Table 3 Single most limiting barrier or goal based on the level of practice, n (%)
| Level of practice | Single most limiting barrier to research participation | Single most important goal for research participation | ||
| Resident | Insufficient research time | 14 (43.8) | Improvement of personal CV | 19 (54.3) |
| Fellow | Insufficient research time | 3 (9.4) | Improvement of personal CV | 9 (25.7) |
| Specialist | Insufficient research time | 5 (15.6) | Enhancement of research skills | 4 (28.6) |
| Consultant (academic) | Lack of research assistants | 11 (64.7) | Personal interest in research activities | 13 (48.1) |
| Consultant (non-academic) | Insufficient research time | 7 (21.9) | For promotion/reward | 8 (32) |
- Citation: Alaseem A, Alhomaidhi S, Aljudi S, Albishi W. Barriers to orthopedic surgery research productivity in Saudi Arabia. World J Orthop 2026; 17(2): 113461
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v17/i2/113461.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v17.i2.113461