This journal publishes research on orthopaedic surgery, focusing on joint replacements, trauma, and reconstructive procedures. Articles investigate outcomes of various surgical techniques, implant survival rates, and factors influencing revision rates in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty. The scope also includes studies on fracture management, infection control, and rehabilitation following orthopaedic interventions.
British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery
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Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
2049-4408
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Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
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Peer review process documented?
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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
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Long-term digital preservation?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
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Primary language documented?
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
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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
Scopus Categories
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineSurgerySports ScienceMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyTotal Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesOrthopedic Infections and TreatmentsHip and Femur FracturesBone fractures and treatmentsHip disorders and treatmentsShoulder Injury and TreatmentOrthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationKnee injuries and reconstruction techniquesFoot and Ankle Surgery