Impact Factor
3.04
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.73
537 total citations
h5-index
22
h5 depth signal
Cited share
61.5%
198 of 322
Total citations
537
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.03
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.0%
27 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
1,531
Canada
105
Japan
65
Australia
58
United Kingdom
56
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
1,420
Nervous System Disorders
651
Cosmetic Surgery
222
Abdominal Surgery
174
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
172
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
3,050
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
322
198 cited publications
Last 12 months
228
19.0 publications/month
Open access share
12.7%
29 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
1,531 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
1,420 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
17 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v12n1, Mar. 2017-
v1n1, Jun. 2006-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Association for Hand Surgery
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Orthopedics
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Hand
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1177/15589447261495094
Open DOI
Rising Revision Burden in Total Wrist Arthroplasty: National Medicare Trends and Projections to 2060
Background: Total wrist arthroplasty (TWA) is an alternative to arthrodesis for end-stage wrist arthritis, offering preserved wrist motion and functional improvement. Historically limited by high complication and revision rates, TWA has ...
02
DOI 10.1177/15589447261487693
Open DOI
Early PROMIS Outcomes After Cubital Tunnel Release With and Without Anterior Transposition
Background: Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common upper extremity neuropathy and is treated surgically with either in situ decompression or anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve. Although both approaches achieve comparabl...
03
DOI 10.1177/15589447261493991
Open DOI
Distal Ulna Hook Locking Plate Fixation for Unstable Distal Ulna Fractures: A Prospective Clinical Study
Background: Distal ulna fractures, particularly when displaced or unstable, play a critical role in the stability and function of the distal radioulnar joint. Inadequate treatment may result in persistent pain, instability, and impaired ...
04
DOI 10.1177/15589447261493988
Open DOI
Machine Learning in Hand Pathology Diagnosis: A Narrative Review of Current Insights
Machine learning (ML), a subset of artificial intelligence (AI), is revolutionizing health care. Given the intricate anatomy and functional complexity of the hand, AI applications in hand pathology are gaining prominence, particularly in...
05
DOI 10.1177/15589447261485502
Open DOI
Scaphoidectomy and Lunocapitate Fusion: A Systematic Review
Scaphoidectomy and lunocapitate fusion (LCF) is a motion-preserving salvage procedure for scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) and scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse (SNAC). This systematic review evaluates its clinical outcomes and co...
06
DOI 10.1177/15589447261487493
Open DOI
A Prospective Randomized Comparison of Median and Ulnar Fascicle Transfers to the Biceps Motor Branch in Upper Brachial Plexus Injury
Background: Transfer of an ulnar nerve fascicle to the motor branch of the biceps has been widely adopted in patients with upper brachial plexus injuries, with consistently favorable outcomes. Transfer of a median nerve fascicle has also...
07
DOI 10.1177/15589447261487487
Open DOI
A Comparative Analysis of Surgical Treatment for First Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background: First carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC1-OA) is a common degenerative condition causing pain, functional loss, and reduced grip strength. While trapeziectomy remains the standard surgical treatment, reconstructive procedure...
08
DOI 10.1177/15589447261480182
Open DOI
Hand Geometry in Forensic Application: Estimating Hand Length Derived from Phalangeal Lengths
Background: The human hand plays a significant role in the identification of sex and identity, especially when partial remains are recovered from crime scenes. This study explores the importance of using digital phalanx lengths to estima...
09
DOI 10.1177/15589447261487499
Open DOI
Coronal Alignment and Ulnar Deviation After Radial-Sided Lateral-Approach Silicone Arthroplasty of the Proximal and Distal Interphalangeal Joints: A Prospective Case Series
Background: Following radial-sided lateral exposure for interphalangeal silicone arthroplasty, the repaired radial collateral ligament must maintain coronal stability against postoperative ulnar drift. Prospective direction-specific alig...
10
DOI 10.1177/15589447261487485
Open DOI
Morpho-histological Analysis of the Ultrastructure of the Dupuytren Cord Subjected to Progressive Distraction Using an External Fixator
Background: This study aimed to provide a detailed morphological and ultrastructural characterization of Dupuytren disease cords in advanced stages, with particular attention to the effects of progressive mechanical distraction on extrac...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
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