Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, the official open access peer-reviewed journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, publishes original papers reporting basic or clinical research in the field of orthopaedic and traumatologic surgery, as well as systematic reviews, brief communications, case reports and letters to the Editor.

Narrative instructional reviews and commentaries to original articles may be commissioned by Editors from eminent colleagues.

The Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology aims to be an international forum for the communication and exchange of ideas concerning the various aspects of orthopaedics and musculoskeletal trauma.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
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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.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,490.00 EUR. Learn more.

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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.

• The ‘diamond concept’ for long bone non-union management

  Citation: 201

  Authors: Paul, Peter V.

• Anterolateral Ligament Expert Group consensus paper on the management of internal rotation and instability of the anterior cruciate ligament - deficient knee

  Citation: 193

  Authors: Bertrand, Matthew, Jean-Marie, Andrea, Camilo Partezani, Martin, Edoardo, Vitor Barion Castro, Mathieu, Adrian, Stefano, Jacco, Steven

• Ilizarov bone transport and treatment of critical-sized tibial bone defects: a narrative review

  Citation: 167

  Authors: Kemal, Kubilay, Arman

• Massive rotator cuff tears: functional outcome after debridement or arthroscopic partial repair

  Citation: 165

  Authors: Alexander, Wolfram, Friedemann, Géza

• Fascia iliaca block prophylaxis for hip fracture patients at risk for delirium: a randomized placebo-controlled study

  Citation: 164

  Authors: George, George, Nikolaos, George, Emanouil, Michalis

• UHMWPE for arthroplasty: past or future?

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Elena Maria, Alessandro, Pierangiola, Luigi

• Stemless shoulder prosthesis versus conventional anatomic shoulder prosthesis in patients with osteoarthritis

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Alexander, Géza

• Clinical guidelines for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis: summary statements and recommendations from the Italian Society for Orthopaedics and Traumatology

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Umberto, Giovanni, Luisella, Laura, Gemma, Francesca, Francesca, Simone, Maurizio, Cecilia, Eleonora, Emanuela Basilici, Noemi, Rosaria, Antimo, Dario, Giuseppe, Francesca, Giuseppina, Maria Luisa

• Comparison of primary total hip replacements performed with a direct anterior approach versus the standard lateral approach: perioperative findings

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Vincenzo, Maurizio, Marina, Matteo, Chiara-Martina, Dario Davide

• Stiffness in total knee arthroplasty

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Alfredo, Simone, Michele, Mario