Journal of Hand Surgery

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Hand Surgery publishes original, peer-reviewed articles related to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the upper extremity; these include both clinical and basic science studies, along with case reports.

Special features include Review Articles (including Current Concepts and The Hand Surgery Landscape), Reviews of Books and Media, and Letters to the Editor.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.982

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	142

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4976

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1588

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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.

• Reliability and validity of grip and pinch strength evaluations

  Citation: 1392

  Authors: Virgil, Karen, Gloria, Nancy

• Triangular fibrocartilage complex lesions: A classification

  Citation: 977

  Authors: Andrew K.

• The SLAC wrist: Scapholunate advanced collapse pattern of degenerative arthritis

  Citation: 900

  Authors: H. Kirk, Frederick L.

• The triangular fibrocartilage complex of the wrist—Anatomy and function

  Citation: 841

  Authors: Andrew K., Frederick W.

• Reliability and validity testing of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire

  Citation: 833

  Authors: Kevin C., Matthew S., Madonna R., Rodney A.

• The frequency and epidemiology of hand and forearm fractures in the United States

  Citation: 698

  Authors: Kevin C., Sandra V.

• Carpal dislocations: Pathomechanics and progressive perilunar instability

  Citation: 680

  Authors: Jack K., Roger P., Raphael K.

• Digital function following flexor tendon repair in Zone II: A comparison of immobilization and controlled passive motion techniques

  Citation: 645

  Authors: James W., S. Vic

• Nerve transfer to biceps muscle using a part of ulnar nerve for C5–C6 avulsion of the brachial plexus: Anatomical study and report of four cases

  Citation: 638

  Authors: C., D., S., A., M.C., J.J.

• Surgical management of basal Joint arthritis of the thumb. Part II. Ligament reconstruction with tendon interposition arthroplast

  Citation: 577

  Authors: Richard I., Vincent D.

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