
Academic Journal
Q2Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
About Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
About Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 1908 (Germany). It focuses on Q2. Publication coverage spans 2016-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 2206-3552; H-index 35.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (35): 35 articles have each received at least 35 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in Journal of Bone and Joint Infection
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q2. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Journal of Bone and Joint Infection?
2206-3552.
Who publishes Journal of Bone and Joint Infection?
1908.
What are Journal of Bone and Joint Infection's metrics?
H-index 35.
Is Journal of Bone and Joint Infection peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Open-access policies and author information
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Topics in published research
Orthopedic Infections and Treatments; Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty; Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes; Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis; Surgical site infection prevention; Bone fractures and treatments.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
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Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
Recent Research Articles
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Giulia Zumbo, Iris Martínez-Alemany, Jose Maria Bravo-Ferrer, Isabel Nieto Diaz De Los Bernardos et al.
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Anne Le Hir, Piseth Seng, David Delarbre, Romain Ambrosino et al.
2026-09-15 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-579-2026Investigating long-term quality of life and depressive symptoms following fracture-related infection: a systematic review with meta-analysis of heterogeneous evidence
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2026-09-10 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-565-2026Sonication versus peri-implant tissue culture in fracture-related infection: diagnostic performance and therapeutic consequences in a single-center cohort
Belal Abdo, Daniel Strack, Marcel Schäuffele, Tim Ludwig Tüngler et al.
2026-08-26 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-555-2026Periprosthetic fractures around chronically infected total hip arthroplasties: a case series and pragmatic two-stage treatment framework
Georges F. Vles, Willem-Jan Metsemakers, Laurens Aerden, Jan Geurts et al.
2026-08-25 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-547-2026Feasibility of a rat femoral-defect model for immediate perioperative and delayed post-implantation implant-associated bone infections
Pardis Keikhosravani, Michiel Croes, Nada Ristya Rahmani, Flurina Stabuli et al.
2026-08-25 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-535-2026Socioeconomic burden of septic re-revision surgeries for periprosthetic joint infections in Europe – a comprehensive analysis of re-revision costs
Dominik Szymski, Susanne Baertl, Nike Walter, Markus Rupp et al.
2026-08-24 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-523-2026Reinfection and complication rates in two-stage revision for chronic hip periprosthetic joint infections using the direct anterior approach
Sebastian Simon, Jennyfer A. Mitterer, Bernhard J. H. Frank, Stephanie Huber et al.
2026-08-19 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-513-2026Postoperative inflammatory markers and surgical wound infection after elective short-segment lumbar fusion: the importance of surgical context
Jay Chung, Ta'ir Rocker, Regina Golding, Sachin Mehta et al.
2026-08-18 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-503-2026In vitro analysis of antiseptic solution effects on Staphylococcus aureus biofilms on orthopedic implant materials
Madison Balagtas, Kenneth Chrulski, Marina Feffer, Matthew Baldridge et al.
2026-08-13 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-493-2026Isolation policies in musculoskeletal infection care: time to move from tradition to evidence
Laura Bessems, Jolien Onsea, Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker, Irene K. Sigmund et al.
2026-08-07 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-489-2026Timing from admission to debridement, antibiotic, and implant retention (DAIR) affects mortality risk in total hip prosthetic joint infections
Jack Legler, Samuel Morgan, Paul Beaulé, Hesham Abdelbary et al.
2026-08-03 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-463-2026Culture-negative periprosthetic joint infection: an umbrella review of prevalence, diagnostic strategies, treatment, and methodological limitations
Guido Bocchino, Giulio Maccauro, Andrea Zampoli, Rocco Papalia et al.
2026-08-03 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-479-2026Rapid molecular culture versus conventional culture for periprosthetic joint infection: diagnostic performance and clinical relevance
Elizabeth Morreel, Paul Savelkoul, Inge van Loo
2026-07-31 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-453-2026Bromelain and N-acetylcysteine (BromAc) as novel adjunctive therapy for prosthetic joint infection: a narrative review
Brendan Parnell, David Morris
2026-07-28 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-441-2026Sonication fluid cultures enhance pathogen identification in fracture-related-infection (FRI)
Anas Zouitni, Erlangga Yusuf, Jakob van Oldenrijk, Tjebbe Hagenaars et al.
2026-07-20 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-431-2026Management and outcomes of culture-negative periprosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Farzad Pourghazi, Seyed Mohammad Amin Alavi, Takahiro Matsuo, Georges Baaklini et al.
2026-07-14 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-413-2026Management of fracture-related infection in low-resource settings in Africa: recommendations and guidelines from an international expert group
Loïc Fonkoué, Elizabeth K. Tissingh, Leonard C. Marais, Mbonisi Malaba et al.
2026-07-09 · DOI: 10.5194/jbji-11-401-2026Reviews
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