Impact Factor
3.52
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.22
774 total citations
h5-index
25
h5 depth signal
Cited share
80.8%
198 of 245
Total citations
774
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.80
External metric anchor
Self-citation
2.5%
19 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
South Korea
719
United States
84
Japan
53
India
39
China
39
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
876
Abdominal Surgery
138
Osteopathies
109
Musculoskeletal & Nerve Cancer
56
Nervous System Disorders
54
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,418
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
245
198 cited publications
Last 12 months
111
111.0 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
111 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
South Korea
719 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
876 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 January 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, Mar. 2009-
v1n1, Mar. 2009-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Korean Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Broad Categories
Orthopedics
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Orthopedic Procedures
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.4055/cios26290
Open DOI
Knee Joint Distraction for Knee Osteoarthritis: Current Evidence, Biomechanical Insights, and Related Unloading Technologies: An Updated Review
Lee DW, et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 ;18:e51. https://doi.org/10.4055/cios26290
02
DOI 10.4055/cios25417
Open DOI
Calcaneal Tuberosity Deviation: A Novel Approach to Assess Hindfoot Alignment
Han HS, et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 ;18:e50. https://doi.org/10.4055/cios25417
03
DOI 10.4055/cios26267
Open DOI
Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Lateral Opening Wedge Osteotomy of the First Proximal Phalanx to Correct Hallux Valgus Interphalangeus
Yoon YK, et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 ;18:e49. https://doi.org/10.4055/cios26267
04
DOI 10.4055/cios26033
Open DOI
Sports Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Musculoskeletal Injuries: Current Clinical Applications and Future Perspectives
Cho HL, et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 ;18:e48. https://doi.org/10.4055/cios26033
05
DOI 10.4055/cios26067
Open DOI
Radiologic Progression of Early-Stage Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Mean 12-Year Follow-up Observational Study
Shin MY, et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 Oct;18(5):924-933. https://doi.org/10.4055/cios26067
06
DOI 10.4055/cios26155
Open DOI
Conservative Treatment with Adjunctive Use of Teriparatide for Periprosthetic Humeral Fractures after Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Report of 6 Cases
Sohn HJ, et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 Oct;18(5):905-911. https://doi.org/10.4055/cios26155
07
DOI 10.4055/cios26041
Open DOI
Geometric Tear Configuration Influences Intraoperative Reparability after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Kim HG, et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 Oct;18(5):912-923. https://doi.org/10.4055/cios26041
08
DOI 10.4055/cios26122
Open DOI
Comparative Effects of Acellular Dermal Matrix and Atelocollagen Injections in Intratendinous Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Baek JY, et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 Oct;18(5):893-904. https://doi.org/10.4055/cios26122
09
DOI 10.4055/cios26089
Open DOI
Determinants of Thoracic Reciprocal Change and Its Relationship to Proximal Junctional Kyphosis Following Lower Thoracic Fusion for Lumbar Flatback Deformity
Shin TS, et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 Oct;18(5):861-871. https://doi.org/10.4055/cios26089
10
DOI 10.4055/cios25488
Open DOI
Association of Intraoperative Ketorolac Administration with Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Wajahath M, et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2026 Oct;18(5):837-847. https://doi.org/10.4055/cios25488
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Description based on: Vol. 1, no. 1 (Mar. 2009); title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 1, no. 2 (June 2009).
Also issued online.