Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Global Research and Reviews

Aims & Scope

JAAOS: Global Research & Reviews (JAAOS Global) will critically evaluate and synthesize up-to-date information on the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, reflecting the current state of orthopaedic practice and patient care.

The journal publishes review articles, research articles and clinical trials, surgical techniques, case reports, and commentary for the benefit of orthopaedic surgeons at all levels of their careers, from residency on, as well as orthopaedic researchers and healthcare professionals with an interest in orthopaedics.

The journal is under the leadership of Jeffrey S.

Fischgrund, MD., Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, and it is supported by its International Advisory Board.

All submitted manuscripts will undergo the same rigorous peer review and strong ethical standards that have helped maintain the standing of JAAOS as the world's top journal in orthopaedics.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

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
• 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 1,650.00 USD. 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.

• Validation of Digital Visual Analog Scale Pain Scoring With a Traditional Paper-based Visual Analog Scale in Adults

  Citation: 443

  Authors: Domenica A., Bradley S., Nickolas, Patrick C., Andrew B., Michael R., Joshua D.

• Surgical Wound Classification and Surgical Site Infections in the Orthopaedic Patient

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Ikemefuna, Ramakanth, Lauren, Christina M., Cody, David

• Three-dimensional Printing in Orthopaedic Surgery: Current Applications and Future Developments

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Colleen M., Jonathan R., Rishin J., Samuel B.

• Graft Selection in Contemporary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Rafael A., Stephanie A., Bryson

• Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head

  Citation: 44

  Authors: Gary, Joseph M.

• Metatarsal Pronation in Hallux Valgus Deformity: A Review

  Citation: 35

  Authors: Emilio, Pablo

• Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation of Bone Healing and Joint Preservation: Cellular Mechanisms of Skeletal Response

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Ruggero, Leo, Jennifer, Roy K.

• Plate-assisted Bone Segment Transport With Motorized Lengthening Nails and Locking Plates: A Technique to Treat Femoral and Tibial Bone Defects

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Ulrik Kähler, Tobias, Daniel E., Matthew P., Upender Martin, Martin A., Connor J., John E.

• Use of Three-dimensional Printing in Orthopaedic Surgical Planning

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Marcelo, Takeshi, Alejandro, Giovanni, Natalio, Jorge A., Rodrigo, Carlos E., Roberto, Felipe, Gonzalo M., Andrés

• Looking Through a Different Lens: Patient Satisfaction With Telemedicine in Delivering Pediatric Fracture Care

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Neha, Max, Benjamin, Nicole, Mark