Journal of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Aims & Scope

Incorporated into The Journal of Hand Surgery.

The Journal of Hand Surgery, Official Journal of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), publishes articles related to the diagnosis, treatment, and pathophysiology of diseases and conditions of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity.

Features include Full-Length scientific articles, Current Concept reviews, the Hand Surgery Landscape, and Surgical Technique articles that provide an overview of hand surgery, technical aspects of surgery, and controversial topics.

The journal provides additional insights into the published papers through editor videos, podcasts of interviews with authors, visual abstracts, and a monthly online journal club.

ASSH offers monthly CME credit through exams connected to specific articles.

Authors have the option to publish their work as open access articles.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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.

• Four-corner arthrodesis

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Alexander Y

• Nerve transfers in the upper extremity

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Renata V., Susan E.

• The biology of nerve injury and repair

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Lars B.

• Scapholunate instability

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Scott W

• Syndactyly

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Scott H

• Ganglion cysts of the wrist

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Phil, John S

• Lateral epicondylitis: Open and arthroscopic treatment

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Mark S, Anthony A

• Replantation of the upper extremity: Indications and outcomes

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Kevin C, Amy K

• Metacarpal fractures

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Loryn P, Douglas P

• Volar portals in wrist arthroscopy

  Citation: 27

  Authors: David J