Cartilage

Aims & Scope

CARTILAGE is the official journal of the International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society(ICRS).

The aim of CARTILAGE is to bridge a gap in the literature by focusing on both clinical and basic science perspectives of the diverse disciplines (e.g., developmental biology, biomechanics, imaging, matrix biology, tissue regeneration) in cartilage research and repair (including joint protection and rehabilitation).

The journal is a peer-reviewed forum for the exchange of ideas for the many types of researchers and clinicians involved in cartilage biology and repair investigations and applications.

CARTILAGE publishes articles on cartilage biology including repair, development, function, and transplantation.

The journal publishes full-length original manuscripts on all aspects of cartilage including, but not limited to articular, meniscus, tracheal/bronchial, auricular, nasal, rib, and growth plate.

Articles on clinical, laboratory, and therapeutic research are published as well as review articles, editorials, and letters.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.7
2024	2.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.064

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	52

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4360

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1971

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Web of Science
• Medline
• PubMed
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, Health Professions and 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.

• The Clinical Use of Human Culture–Expanded Autologous Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transplanted on Platelet-Rich Fibrin Glue in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects

  Citation: 260

  Authors: Amgad M., Abdel Aziz El, Dina, Hazem M., Laila A., Constance R., Mohammed T. El, Akram, Mohammed T. Abdel

• One-Step Cartilage Repair with Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrated Cells and Collagen Matrix in Full-Thickness Knee Cartilage Lesions

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Alberto, Georgios, Celeste, Vivek, Laura, Brunella

• The Roles of Mechanical Stresses in the Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis

  Citation: 198

  Authors: Joseph A., Donald D., Thomas D., Yuki, James A.

• PRP Injections for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

  Citation: 197

  Authors: Giuseppe, Davide, Francesca, Christian, Stefano, Alberto

• BST-CarGel® Treatment Maintains Cartilage Repair Superiority over Microfracture at 5 Years in a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

  Citation: 169

  Authors: Matthew S., William D., Robert, Francisco, Nicholas, Stéphane, Jacques, Stéphane, Kendra, Alberto

• Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation versus Multipotent Stem Cells for the Treatment of Large Patellofemoral Chondral Lesions

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Alberto, Sanyam, Georgios, Norimasa

• Microfracture

  Citation: 149

  Authors: J. Richard, William G., Karen K.

• The Treatment of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus with Autologous Osteochondral Transplantation and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate

  Citation: 146

  Authors: John G., Christopher D.

• The MOCART (Magnetic Resonance Observation of Cartilage Repair Tissue) 2.0 Knee Score and Atlas

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Markus M., Marcus, Stefan, Klaus, Michael, Martin, Sebastian, Pavol, Giuseppe, Reinhard, Siegfried

• Long-Term Outcomes after Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Ayoosh, James L., Patrick J., Lars, Michael J., Aaron J.

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