Impact Factor
3.60
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.75
1,957 total citations
h5-index
42
h5 depth signal
Cited share
71.1%
511 of 719
Total citations
1,957
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.45
External metric anchor
Self-citation
8.7%
170 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
938
France
550
United States
425
Italy
273
Germany
271
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
3,279
Abdominal Surgery
439
Osteopathies
283
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
243
Nervous System Disorders
181
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
9,128
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
719
511 cited publications
Last 12 months
381
31.8 publications/month
Open access share
26.8%
102 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
938 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
3,279 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
17 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v3n1, 1979-
v3n1, 1979-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Société internationale de chirurgie orthopédique et de traumatologie
Broad Categories
Orthopedics
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Orthopedics
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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02
DOI 10.1007/s00264-026-07059-9
Open DOI
The Kerboull cross-plate: from the birth of a concept to the current indications
Purpose: Reconstruction of major acetabular bone loss remains a demanding challenge during revision total hip arthroplasty. Since its original description, the Kerboull acetabular reinforcement device, also known as the Kerboull cross-pl...
03
DOI 10.1007/s00264-026-07060-2
Open DOI
Evolution of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques in forefoot deformity corrections
04
DOI 10.1007/s00264-026-07058-w
Open DOI
Risk factors for postoperative recurrence of sacral chordoma: an eleven-year single-centre retrospective study
Purpose Chordoma is a rare, low-grade malignant bone tumour that most commonly arises in the sacrococcygeal region. Reported prognostic factors for recurrence are inconsistent and the role of postoperative adjuvant treatment is undefined...
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DOI 10.1007/s00264-026-07049-x
Open DOI
Femoral de-escalation during revision total hip arthroplasty using a rectangular-taper shortened stem
Purpose: Long stems with diaphyseal fixation are widely used in revision total hip arthroplasty (RTHA) but may increase surgical complexity and compromise femoral bone stock. Primary femoral stems, used as a de-escalation strategy, could...
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07
08
DOI 10.1007/s00264-026-07055-z
Open DOI
Orthopaedics at crossroads: are we ready for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in research?
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10
DOI 10.1007/s00264-026-07052-2
Open DOI
Robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty: does improved precision translate into better clinical outcomes? A systematic review
Purpose: Robot-assisted total hip arthroplasty (R-THA) is being adopted progressively because of its potential to improve implant positioning and restore hip biomechanics more accurately than conventional techniques. However, whether the...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Also issued online.
Articles in English or French with summaries in both languages.
Official publication of the Société internationale de chirurgie orthopédique et de traumatologie.
(1988)19890818 Notice published Printed on acid-free paper