Academic Journal
Q1Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research
About Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research
About Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research
Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Elsevier Masson s.r.l. (France). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2009-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1877-0568; H-index 91.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (91): Strong citation impact — 91 articles cited at least 91 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. 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 Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research?
1877-0568.
Who publishes Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research?
Elsevier Masson s.r.l..
What are Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research's metrics?
H-index 91.
Is Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes; Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty; Shoulder Injury and Treatment; Bone fractures and treatments; Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques; Hip and Femur Fractures.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,820.00 USD; 3,480.00 EUR; 3,060.00 GBP; 473,790.00 JPY
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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
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
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.
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