The journal's mission is to advance study results to clinical practice in order to improve and enhance trauma and orthopedic care for patients. In collaboration with leading clinicians and researchers, we aim to become the top Russian journal, providing national and international studies based on the principles of evidence-based medicine and increasing knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. Goals and objectives of the journal: to inform Russian and foreign readers about new experimental and clinical studies in traumatology and orthopedics; to provide a platform for scientific discussions and consensus building on controversial aspects of diagnostics and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in adults and children; to promote wider cooperation between Russian and foreign specialists in traumatology and orthopedics in order to form a modern trauma and orthopedic practice.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
8
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
General Information
Country / RegionRussian Federation
Primary LanguageRussian
1st Year Published2008
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,455
Publisher OrgVreden Russian Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics
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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.
Microbiology (medical)Q4
OncologyQ4
Orthopedics and Sports MedicineQ4
RehabilitationQ4
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
RehabilitationOrthopedics and Sports MedicineOncologyMicrobiology (medical)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyOrthopedic Infections and TreatmentsTotal Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesBone fractures and treatmentsOrthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationHip and Femur FracturesHip disorders and treatmentsShoulder Injury and TreatmentPelvic and Acetabular InjuriesMedical and Biological Sciences