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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins · United States · Est. 1902

ISSN1535-1386
SJR Q1WOS SCIEScopus / SJR
60
/ 100
Medium Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS SCIE/SSCI+25
Scopus Q1+25
Total60
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.666
H-Index
466
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
1.951
Total Works
27,458
Total Citations
1,812,528
2yr Mean Citedness
2.15
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on orthopaedic surgery, particularly joint arthroplasty procedures such as total hip and knee arthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. It also covers advancements in surgical techniques, implant materials, and the application of artificial intelligence in diagnosis and reporting within orthopaedics. The scope includes perioperative management, patient selection for outpatient procedures, and the prevention and treatment of complications like periprosthetic joint infections.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1902
FrequencySemimonthly, 2011-
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications27,458
Publisher OrgWolters Kluwer
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
1535-1386
Indexed in a trusted database?
WoS, Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ1
Sports ScienceQ1
SurgeryQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

OrthopedicsSurgery

Scopus Categories

Orthopedics and Sports MedicineSurgerySports ScienceMedicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyTotal Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesOrthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationBone fractures and treatmentsShoulder Injury and TreatmentOrthopedic Infections and TreatmentsHip disorders and treatmentsShoulder and Clavicle InjuriesHip and Femur FracturesKnee injuries and reconstruction techniques
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref