Musculoskeletal Surgery

Aims & Scope

Musculoskeletal Surgery – Formerly La Chirurgia degli Organi di Movimento, founded in 1917 at the Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, is a peer-reviewed journal published three times a year.

The journal provides up-to-date information to clinicians and scientists through the publication of original papers, reviews, case reports, and brief communications dealing with the pathogenesis and treatment of orthopaedic conditions.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.670

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	47

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8556

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	296

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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

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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.

• Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for massive irreparable rotator cuff tears and cuff tear arthropathy: a systematic review

  Citation: 136

  Authors: S., U. G., R., V.

• Complications associated with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a literature review

  Citation: 134

  Authors: P., P., V., P., A., P.

• Complex fractures of the proximal humerus in the elderly—outcome and complications after locking plate fixation

  Citation: 107

  Authors: B., J., Ch., C., A., M. J.

• Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in hip and knee replacement surgery: description of a multidisciplinary program to improve management of the patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery

  Citation: 99

  Authors: L., A., R., G., G., V., M.

• Treatment of Osgood–Schlatter disease: review of the literature

  Citation: 94

  Authors: E., Y., T.

• A review of the management of tibial plateau fractures

  Citation: 91

  Authors: J., A.

• Platelet-rich plasma: evidence for the treatment of patellar and Achilles tendinopathy—a systematic review

  Citation: 90

  Authors: B., G., E., M.

• Pedicle screw insertion techniques: an update and review of the literature

  Citation: 88

  Authors: F., R., F., N., A., M.

• The impact of aging on rotator cuff tear size

  Citation: 84

  Authors: S., S., V., V., F. M., G.

• Acrylic bone cement: current concept review

  Citation: 84

  Authors: B., M., T., E., L., C.

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