Journal of ISAKOS

Aims & Scope

The Journal of ISAKOS (JISAKOS) is an online only orthopaedics journal that synthesizes the latest research and evidence-based guidelines in orthopaedic sports medicine and traumatology — including joint disorders — to provide busy orthopaedic surgeons and specialists a thorough reference for diagnosing and treating patients.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.3
2024	2.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.472

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	18

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2474

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	671

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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.

• Surgical treatment of complex meniscus tear and disease: state of the art

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Nobutake, Romain, Aaron J, Hideyuki

• Diagnosis and treatment of multiligament knee injury: state of the art

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Gilbert, Jorge, Robert F, Lars

• Management of failed rotator cuff repair: a systematic review

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Alexandre, Patrick J, Stephen S

• ACL Study Group presents the global trends in ACL reconstruction: biennial survey of the ACL Study Group

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Seth L, Jacob, Taylor, Robert A, Volker, Christopher C, Mark, John A, Marcus P

• Rehabilitation following surgical reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament insufficiency: What has changed since the 1960s?—State of the art

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Sergio R., Bruno P., Rodrigo A., David A., Nicola

• Hamstring muscle injury in the athlete: state of the art

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Holly J, Moises, João, Bert

• Different anterolateral procedures have variable impact on knee kinematics and stability when performed in combination with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Thomas, Danè, Aaron, Samuel, Sven, Takeshi, Joseph, Brian, Myles, Brett, Richard, David

• Current trends in anterior cruciate ligament surgery. A worldwide benchmark study

  Citation: 39

  Authors: María, Ignacio, Karl, Sachin

• Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) for the early prosthetic joint infection of total knee and hip arthroplasties: a systematic review

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Umile Giuseppe, Sergio, Benedetta, Alberto, Bruno, Nicolaas Cyrillus, Sebastien

• Telemedicine utilisation in a paediatric sports medicine practice: decreased cost and wait times with increased satisfaction

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Alfred, Miguel, Peter D, Ashley, Suken A, Nicholas

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