Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery

Aims & Scope

The journal will serve as a source of instruction and information for physicians in clinical practice and research in the extensive field of orthopaedics, traumatology and arthroscopy.

Papers dealing with the surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system from all fields and aspects of medicine will be considered, particularly if they satisfy the information needs of orthopaedic clinicians and practitioners.

The journal features special emphasis of clinical relevance.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4456

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4051

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.050

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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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.

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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.

• Thermal osteonecrosis and bone drilling parameters revisited

  Citation: 337

  Authors: Goran, Slavko, Kristijan, Toma, Denis Stjepan, Anko

• The Oxford shoulder score revisited

  Citation: 289

  Authors: Jill, Katherine, Ray, Andrew

• Effect of high tibial flexion osteotomy on cartilage pressure and joint kinematics: a biomechanical study in human cadaveric knees

  Citation: 265

  Authors: J. D., C., C., A. B., P.

• Reaming versus non-reaming in medullary nailing: Interference with cortical circulation of the canine tibia

  Citation: 234

  Authors: M. P. M., B. A., R., S., S. M.

• General treatment principles for fracture-related infection: recommendations from an international expert group

  Citation: 233

  Authors: Willem-Jan, Mario, Eric, Olivier, Geertje A. M., Jolien, Melissa, R. Geoff, Andrej, Michael H. J., Stephen L., Michael, Martin A., William T.

• Epidemiology of posterior cruciate ligament injuries

  Citation: 229

  Authors: M. S., K., A., H. J., M. J.

• Anatomy and classification of the posterior tibial fragment in ankle fractures

  Citation: 229

  Authors: Jan, Stefan, Karel, Václav, Daniel, Ivo

• Arthrofibrosis following ACL reconstruction?reasons and outcome

  Citation: 219

  Authors: Hermann O., Thomas G., Wolfgang

• Long-term follow-up of inversion trauma of the ankle

  Citation: 214

  Authors: R. A. W., G., C. N.

• Treatment of acute ankle ligament injuries: a systematic review

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Wolf, Ingo Volker, Andreas Gösele, Andre, Christian, Gerd Peter, Raymond

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