Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Aims & Scope

The official publication for eight leading specialty organizations, this authoritative journal is the only publication to focus exclusively on medical, surgical, and physical techniques for treating injury/disease of the upper extremity, including the shoulder girdle, arm, and elbow.

Clinically oriented and peer-reviewed, the Journal provides an international forum for the exchange of information on new techniques, instruments, and materials.

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery features vivid photos, professional illustrations, and explicit diagrams that demonstrate surgical approaches and depict implant devices.

Topics covered include fractures, dislocations, diseases and injuries of the rotator cuff, imaging techniques, arthritis, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and rehabilitation.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.9
2024	2.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1832

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	5087

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.741

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	178

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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 Health Professions and 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.

• A standardized method for the assessment of shoulder function

  Citation: 1402

  Authors: Robin R., Kai-Nan, Louis U., Richard J., Gary M., Anthony G., Joseph P., Van C., John A., Joseph D.

• Fatty degeneration of the muscles of the rotator cuff: Assessment by computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging

  Citation: 1178

  Authors: Bruno, Dominik, Marco, Juerg, Christian

• Prevalence and risk factors of a rotator cuff tear in the general population

  Citation: 1113

  Authors: Atsushi, Kenji, Toshihisa, Takashi, Daisuke, Hitoshi, Tsutomu

• Grammont reverse prosthesis: Design, rationale, and biomechanics

  Citation: 1024

  Authors: Pascal, Duncan J., Armodios M., Frederic

• Neer Award 2005: The Grammont reverse shoulder prosthesis: Results in cuff tear arthritis, fracture sequelae, and revision arthroplasty

  Citation: 971

  Authors: Pascal, Duncan, Armodios M., Istvan

• American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form, patient self-report section: Reliability, validity, and responsiveness

  Citation: 916

  Authors: Lori A., Philip W., Brian J.

• Influence of cuff muscle fatty degeneration on anatomic and functional outcomes after simple suture of full-thickness tears

  Citation: 821

  Authors: Daniel, Jean-Marie, Pascal, Pierre, Stéphane

• Problems, complications, reoperations, and revisions in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review

  Citation: 818

  Authors: Matthias A., Miguel, Jason, Pascal

• Age-related prevalence of rotator cuff tears in asymptomatic shoulders

  Citation: 754

  Authors: Siegbert, Stefan, Romain

• Epidemiology of clavicle fractures

  Citation: 735

  Authors: Franco, Stefano, Pierfrancesco, Francesco

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