Acta Orthopaedica

Aims & Scope

Acta Orthopaedica (previously Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica) is an openly reviewed journal presenting original articles of basic research interest, as well as clinical studies in the field of orthopedics and related sub disciplines.

Ever since the journal was founded in 1930, by a group of Scandinavian orthopedic surgeons, the journal has been published for an international audience.

Acta Orthopaedica is owned by the Nordic Orthopaedic Federation and is the official publication of this federation.

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,400.00 EUR. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Consensus statement for perioperative care in total hip replacement and total knee replacement surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS^®) Society recommendations

  Citation: 554

  Authors: Thomas W, Mike, David A, Robert G, Mike, Opinder, Piers, Olle

• Aseptic loosening, not only a question of wear: A review of different theories

  Citation: 517

  Authors: Mikael, Lars, Carina, Peter, Christina

• Local infiltration analgesia: a technique for the control of acute postoperative pain following knee and hip surgery: A case study of 325 patients

  Citation: 491

  Authors: Dennis R, Lawrence

• Guidelines for standardization of radiostereometry (RSA) of implants

  Citation: 471

  Authors: Edward R, Richie, Leif, Gunnar, Niclas, Johan

• Predictors of length of stay and patient satisfaction after hip and knee replacement surgery: Fast-track experience in 712 patients

  Citation: 463

  Authors: Henrik, Gitte, Steffen

• Epidemiology of fractures in children and adolescents

  Citation: 412

  Authors: Erik M, Olle, Ulrica, Piotr

• Automated detection and classification of the proximal humerus fracture by using deep learning algorithm

  Citation: 386

  Authors: Seok Won, Seung Seog, Ji Whan, Kyung-Soo, Na Ra, Jong Pil, Joon Yub, Sung Hoon, Jieun, Hyo-Jin, Young-Min, Youngjun

• Artificial intelligence for analyzing orthopedic trauma radiographs

  Citation: 384

  Authors: Jakub, Niklas, Atsuto, Ali Sharif, Anthony, André, Olof, Max

• Uncemented and cemented primary total hip arthroplasty in the Swedish Hip Arthroplasty Register

  Citation: 363

  Authors: Nils P, Göran, Johan

• The role of microbial biofilms in prosthetic joint infections

  Citation: 339

  Authors: Herbert O, Andrew M, Jason C