Shoulder and Elbow

Aims & Scope

Shoulder & Elbow is devoted to the advancement of the science of diagnosis and management of shoulder and elbow disorders.

The Journal publishes peer-reviewed original research articles and reviews related to shoulder and elbow surgery and rehabilitation that strive to: · Foster and advance the science and practice of shoulder and elbow disorders · Standardize assessment, scoring of disability and nomenclature relevant to the shoulder and elbow · Improve quality of care by encouraging the collection of scientific data and functional outcomes · Promote and stimulate research and encourage international research collaboration · Cultivate international relationships in the field of shoulder and elbow care The Journal welcomes articles related to all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery and rehabilitation including: · Shoulder and elbow arthritis · Impingement and rotator cuff disease · Shoulder and elbow dislocation and instability · Frozen shoulder · Fractures of the shoulder and elbow · Acromioclavicular dislocation and arthritis · Tennis and golfers elbow · Arthroscopic surgery · Joint replacement surgery · Basic science and research

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.674

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	33

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8487

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	523

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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

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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.

• Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder: review of pathophysiology and current clinical treatments

  Citation: 310

  Authors: Hai V., Stella J., Ara, Edward K.

• Contraindications and complications of the Latarjet procedure

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Peter, Enricomaria, Gilles

• Acromial and scapular spine fractures after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Ian P, Simon N, Warwick, Jennifer A

• Subacromial shoulder pain

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Rohit, Joanna, Peter, Michael, Amar, Andrew J, Jonathan L

• Epidemiology of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Chris, Stephen, Stephen

• Simple elbow dislocation

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Paul M., Emmet, Adam C

• Glenoid component positioning and guidance techniques in anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis

  Citation: 66

  Authors: David M, Tym, Cari M, Patrick DG

• Time for a New Name for Frozen Shoulder—Contracture of the Shoulder

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Tim

• Glenohumeral osteoarthritis

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Michael, Amit, Amar, Jonathan L, Peter, Duncan, Clare, Rohit

• Radial head fractures

  Citation: 58

  Authors: RP, MPJ, A, C, R, AC

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