Journal of Children's Orthopaedics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics is the official journal of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) and is published by The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery.

It provides a forum for the advancement of the knowledge and education in paediatric orthopaedics and traumatology across geographical borders.

It advocates an increased worldwide involvement in preventing and treating musculoskeletal diseases in children and adolescents.

The journal publishes high quality, peer-reviewed articles that focus on clinical practice, diagnosis and treatment of disorders unique to paediatric orthopaedics, as well as on basic and applied research.

It aims to help physicians stay abreast of the latest and ever-changing developments in the field of paediatric orthopaedics and traumatology.

The journal welcomes original contributions submitted exclusively for review to the journal.

This continuously published online journal is fully open access and will publish one print issue each year to coincide with the EPOS Annual Congress, featuring the meeting’s abstracts.

Metrics & Ranking

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
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

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 2,000.00 USD. 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.

• Epidemiology of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

  Citation: 822

  Authors: Markus Rafael, Hüsseyin, Rüdiger

• Flexible flatfoot in children and adolescents

  Citation: 238

  Authors: Vincent S.

• EOS^® biplanar X-ray imaging: Concept, developments, benefits, and limitations

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Elias, Ayman, Rami, Ismat

• SAPHO syndrome: A review

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Iva

• Accuracy of complex lower-limb deformity correction with external fixation: A comparison of the Taylor Spatial Frame with the Ilizarov ring fixator

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Hans Michael, Michael, Christof, Rudolf, Gert, Franz

• Tibial tuberosity fractures in adolescents

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Steven, Harish, Danielle B., Aaron, B., Theodore J.

• Temporary hemiepiphyseal arrest using a screw and plate device to treat knee and ankle deformities in children: A preliminary report

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Rolf D., John E., Shawn C., Dror

• Treatment of early septic arthritis of the hip in children: Comparison of results of open arthrotomy versus arthroscopic drainage

  Citation: 116

  Authors: Ahmed Mounir Moustafa

• Fassier–Duval femoral rodding in children with osteogenesis imperfecta receiving bisphosphonates: Functional outcomes at one year

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Joanne, Noémi, Kathleen, Frank, François

• Operative versus non-operative management of pediatric medial epicondyle fractures: A systematic review

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Atul F., Keith, John, Harish S.