Journal of Hand Surgery: European Volume

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) is essential reading for everyone involved in restoring the function to the hand and upper limb.

Dedicated to the needs of hand, plastic, reconstructive and orthopaedic surgeons, it publishes the best selection of current papers on hand surgery.

The journal regularly highlights key developments in a range of original, authoritative and highly informative articles written by distinguished experts from around the world.

Rapid coverage of the latest research, techniques, trends and ideas to make sure you stay up-to-date.

Subjects covered include: joint replacement fracture and joint injuries microvascular surgery congenital hand problems You will also find editorials, book reviews, conference dates, case studies, detailed coverage of new techniques and full-length reviews articles.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	2.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.843

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	94

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6284

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1015

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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.

• Why and how to report surgeons’ levels of expertise

  Citation: 721

  Authors: Jin Bo, Grey

• Indications, Methods, Postoperative Motion and Outcome Evaluation of Primary Flexor Tendon Repairs in Zone 2

  Citation: 218

  Authors: JIN BO

• Re: Levels of experience of surgeons in clinical studies

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Jin Bo

• Proximal Row Carpectomy vs Four Corner Fusion for Scapholunate (Slac) or Scaphoid Nonunion Advanced Collapse (Snac) Wrists: A Systematic Review of Outcomes

  Citation: 210

  Authors: J. S., L. J., D., T. S.

• The DASH and the QuickDASH instruments. Normative values in the general population in Norway

  Citation: 208

  Authors: T., V.

• Age- and Gender-Specific Normative Data of Grip and Pinch Strength in a Healthy Adult Swiss Population

  Citation: 205

  Authors: S., J., S., B. R., H., D. B.

• New trends in arthroscopic management of type 1-B TFCC injuries with DRUJ instability

  Citation: 182

  Authors: A.

• Conceptual origins, current practice, and views of wide awake hand surgery

  Citation: 168

  Authors: Donald H.

• Thumb carpometacarpal joint total arthroplasty: a systematic review

  Citation: 133

  Authors: K., N., G.

• Recent developments in flexor tendon repair techniques and factors influencing strength of the tendon repair

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Y. F., J. B.

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