Orthopedics

Aims & Scope

For over 40 years, Orthopedics, a bimonthly peer-reviewed journal, has been the preferred choice of orthopedic surgeons for clinically relevant information on all aspects of adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery and treatment.

Edited by Robert D'Ambrosia, MD, Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado, Denver, and former President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, as well as an Editorial Board of over 100 international orthopedists, Orthopedics is the source to turn to for guidance in your practice.

The journal offers access to current articles, as well as several years of archived content.

Highlights also include Blue Ribbon articles published full text in print and online, as well as Tips & Techniques posted with every issue.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.473

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	81

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12145

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	457

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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
• Medline
• Embase

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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.

• Mechanisms of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

  Citation: 1196

  Authors: Barry P, G Scott, John A, William E

• DELTA SHOULDER PROSTHESIS FOR ROTATOR CUFF RUPTURE

  Citation: 630

  Authors: P M, E

• Current Concepts in the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects

  Citation: 395

  Authors: Tom, Stefan

• Mosaicplasty for the Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects: Application in Clinical Practice

  Citation: 393

  Authors: László, Gary, Zoltán, Iván, István, Miklós

• Early Results of a Reverse Design Prosthesis in the Treatment of Arthritis of the Shoulder in Elderly Patients With a Large Rotator Cuff Tear

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Aziz, T Bradley, Gilles, Richard V

• Arthrodesis by the Distraction-Compression Method Using a Stainless Steel Implant

  Citation: 278

  Authors: George W

• Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects in Athletes: An Analysis of Functional Outcome and Lesion Appearance

  Citation: 268

  Authors: Field T, J Richard, Juan J, Jim

• Mini-Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Comparative Assessment of Perioperative Outcomes

  Citation: 215

  Authors: James F, Ilksen, Stefan R

• Problems of the Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint

  Citation: 205

  Authors: Francesca M, William G

• Population-Based Epidemiology of Tibial Plateau Fractures

  Citation: 200

  Authors: Rasmus, Peter, Nina Pil Hostrup, Johanna, Sten, Svend Erik

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