Journal of Orthopaedic Research

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Orthopaedic Research is the forum for the rapid publication of high quality reports of new information on the full spectrum of orthopaedic research, including life sciences, engineering, translational, and clinical studies.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.3
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.907

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	179

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5633

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2490

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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• 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.

• Mesenchymal stem cells

  Citation: 4877

  Authors: Arnold I.

• Measurement of lower extremity kinematics during level walking

  Citation: 2271

  Authors: M. P., H. K., M. E.

• Repeatability of kinematic, kinetic, and electromyographic data in normal adult gait

  Citation: 1197

  Authors: M. P., H. K., M. E., J., G., G. V. B.

• Interaction between active and passive knee stabilizers during level walking

  Citation: 803

  Authors: O. D., T. P.

• Laser and electron‐beam powder‐bed additive manufacturing of metallic implants: A review on processes, materials and designs

  Citation: 790

  Authors: Swee Leong, Jia, Wai Yee, Florencia Edith

• Combined knee loading states that generate high anterior cruciate ligament forces

  Citation: 772

  Authors: Keith L., Daniel M., Matthew M., Michael F., Gerald A. M., James L.

• Biosynthetic response of cartilage explants to dynamic compression

  Citation: 696

  Authors: Robert L.‐Y., Young‐Jo, Joe‐Yuan H., Alan J., Anna H. K., John D.

• Bacteria antibiotic resistance: New challenges and opportunities for implant‐associated orthopedic infections

  Citation: 693

  Authors: Bingyun, Thomas J.

• Development of an extremely wear‐resistant ultra high molecular weight polythylene for total hip replacements

  Citation: 640

  Authors: Harry, Fu‐wen, Bin, Patricia, Ronald

• Interspecies comparisons of in situ intrinsic mechanical properties of distal femoral cartilage

  Citation: 626

  Authors: K. A., M. P., J. A., T. I., V. C.

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