Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine

Aims & Scope

Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine combines the authority of a textbook, the usefulness of a color atlas and the timeliness of a journal.

Each issue focuses on a single clinical condition, offering several different management approaches.

It's the easiest way for practitioners to stay informed of the latest surgical advancements and developments.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.284

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	38

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17177

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	87

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

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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.

• Bioabsorbable implant material review

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Peter B., Christopher C.

• Classification of knee dislocations

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Robert

• Psychological Aspects of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Clare L., Joanna, Kate E.

• The diagnosis, classification, and treatment of SLAP lesions

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Scott E., Keith D., Richard K.N.

• Overuse tendon injuries: Basic science and classification

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Alberto, Massimo, Giancarlo

• The mosaic of pathophysiologycausing patellofemoral pain: Therapeutic implications

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Scott F., Hans Ulrich, Roland M., Geoffrey L.

• Isometry of the lateral collateral and popliteofibular ligaments and techniques for reconstruction using a free semitendinosus tendon graft

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Roger V.

• Biomechanics of the elbow in the throwing athlete

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Glenn S, Rafael F

• Management of combined anteriorcruciate ligament/posterior cruciate ligament/posterolateral complex injuries of the knee

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Gregory C., Daniel D.

• Biomechanics and healing response of the meniscus

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Sumito, Kristin, Scott A.

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