Journal of Hand and Microsurgery

Aims & Scope

Journal of Hand and Microsurgery (JHAM) is the official journal of the Society of Indian Hand and Microsurgeons.

JHAM's mission is to advance the medical science and practice of hand and reconstructive microsurgery through education, research and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners.

The journal welcomes submissions from authors across the world.

Original and review articles, point of technique articles, and case reports related to the understanding of diseases, diagnosis, and management of the upper extremity disorders, brachial plexus injuries, congenital hand problems, hand trauma, fractures, tumors, burns and reconstructive microsurgery would be considered for publication.

The journal rigorously follows double-blinded peer review of the submitted articles and the selection of the articles is based on the reviewer's evaluation of the academic merit of the presented clinical content.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.5
2024	0.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.301

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	7

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16608

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	143

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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

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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.

• Nerve Repair with Nerve Conduits: Problems, Solutions, and Future Directions

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Ryan, Ashley, Xuebin, S.C., Thomas L., Zhongyu

• Age and Anthropometric Traits Predict Handgrip Strength in Healthy Normals

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Baskaran, Arindam, Chandan, Kanak, Bidhan

• A Systematic Review of Distal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis

  Citation: 54

  Authors: D.R., S.S., D., C.Y.

• Nerve Transfers for Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury: Advantages and Problems

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Tim

• Open Carpal Tunnel Release Outcomes: Performed Wide Awake versus with Sedation

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Jacob E., Nayoung, Jack, Christopher, Frederic, William, Michael, Mark L., Jonas, Asif M.

• Predictors of Digit Survival following Replantation: Quantitative Review and Meta-Analysis

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Ashkaun, Ramin, Melissa, Gregory R.D., Amber

• Finkelstein's Test Is Superior to Eichhoff's Test in the Investigation of de Quervain's Disease

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Feiran, Asim, Dilraj

• Intramedullary Fixation of Metacarpal Fractures Using Headless Compression Screws

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Daniel G., Melissa, Chaitanya S.

• Traumatic Extensor Tendon Injuries to the Hand: Clinical Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Surgical Procedure Review

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Giulia, Pierluigi, Bruno, Giovanni, Giuseppe, Stefano

• Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath: Case Series and Review of Literature

  Citation: 38

  Authors: S.S., Hosam

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