Impact Factor
2.41
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.94
182 total citations
h5-index
12
h5 depth signal
Cited share
47.3%
96 of 203
Total citations
182
Citation footprint
Metric signal
0.84
External metric anchor
Self-citation
0.0%
0 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Belgium
87
Turkey
44
United Kingdom
23
China
13
France
12
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
425
Abdominal Surgery
59
Osteopathies
45
Musculoskeletal & Nerve Cancer
40
Nervous System Disorders
31
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
546
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
203
96 cited publications
Last 12 months
66
22.0 publications/month
Open access share
0.0%
0 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Belgium
87 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
425 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v.31n3,May-Jun. 1965-
v.31n3,May-Jun. 1965-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Société belge d'orthopédie, de traumatologie et de chirurgie de l'appareil moteur
Broad Categories
Orthopedics
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Orthopedics
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.52628/92.3.15933
Open DOI
Hoffmann osteotaxis for tibial fractures: soft-tissue complications, infection and union in a historical Belgian cohort
; [email protected] Hoffmann osteotaxis is part of Belgian tibial fracture history. We describe an archival multicentre cohort and examine associations between soft-tissue category, secondary skin necrosis, historically recorded local i...
02
DOI 10.52628/92.3.15885
Open DOI
Does Extent of Skin Preparation Influence Contamination During Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty? A Fluorescent Tracer Proof-of-Concept Study
There is currently no evidence-based consensus regarding the optimal extent of skin preparation when performing total hip arthroplasty (THA) through the direct anterior approach using dedicated anterior-approach draping systems (DAA Drap...
03
DOI 10.52628/92.3.15837
Open DOI
Human evidence for BPC-157 in orthopaedic and regenerative medicine: a systematic review of efficacy and safety
Or [email protected] Body Protective Compound-157 (BPC-157) is a synthetic pentadecapeptide popular among athletic populations for musculoskeletal injury recovery, despite lacking regulatory approval for human use and evidence bei...
04
DOI 10.52628/92.3.15786
Open DOI
Accuracy of robot-assisted cortical bone trajectory pedicle screw placement: CT-based retrospective cohort study
Background and study aims: Pedicle screw placement accuracy is critical for safe spinal fixation, and robot- assisted techniques aim to improve precision. This study evaluated the accuracy of robot-assisted posterior pedicle screw placem...
05
DOI 10.52628/92.3.15779
Open DOI
Liposclerosing myxofibrous tumor of the proximal femur: a case report
Liposclerosing myxofibrous tumor (LSMFT) is a rare fibro-osseous lesion with a strong predilection for the proximal femur, rarely seen in clinical practice and often diagnostically challenging. A 29-year-old woman who presented with left...
06
DOI 10.52628/92.3.15693
Open DOI
Association Between Lifetime Cumulative Surgical Exposure and Total Body Bone and Muscle Mass in Older Adults
| [email protected] The relationship between recurrent surgical exposure and musculoskeletal health in older adults remains insufficiently characterized. This study aimed to investigate the association between the cumulative numbe...
07
DOI 10.52628/92.3.15682
Open DOI
Overcoming Therapeutic Bottlenecks of Infected Bone Defects via 3D-Printed Scaffolds Integrated with Antibacterial, Osteogenic and Angiogenic Synergistic Functions
Infected bone defects (IBDs) triggered by open fractures, implant-related infections, chronic osteomyelitis and bone tumor resection remain intractable orthopedic complications, contributing to elevated disability rates, recurrent infect...
08
DOI 10.52628/92.3.15678
Open DOI
miR-551a promotes osteogenic differentiation of BMSCs by regulating SKI
Background: MiR-551a has been implicated in various biological processes, but its role in fracture healing remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the role of miR-551a in fracture healing. Objective: This study is intended to ex...
09
DOI 10.52628/92.3.15655
Open DOI
Comparative Chondroprotective Effects of Curcumin, Resveratrol,and Eggshell Membrane in a Surgically Induced Rat Osteoarthritis Model
Natural compounds such as curcumin (C), resveratrol (R), and eggshell membrane (EM) have demonstrated anti- inflammatory and chondroprotective properties. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of these compounds, administered either i...
10
DOI 10.52628/92.3.15644
Open DOI
High C1r expression is associated with cartilage damage in post-traumatic osteoarthritis
. Background: The complement system undergoes extensive activation in osteoarthritis. Nevertheless, the specific function of C1r, a constituent of this system, in post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) remains unclear. Purpose: To explore ...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Supplements accompany some issues.
Also issued online.
Microfilm. v. 12 (1946)-16 (1950). 2 microfilm reels : negative ; 35 mm.
Text in French; some summaries in Esperanto, German, English, Italian, Dutch, and Spanish.
Official organ of the Société belge d'orthopédie, de traumatologie et de chirurgie de l'appareil moteur.
Vol. 46, no. 1 (1980)19921022 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper