Impact Factor
3.65
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.60
736 total citations
h5-index
27
h5 depth signal
Cited share
87.9%
181 of 206
Total citations
736
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.58
External metric anchor
Self-citation
0.8%
6 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
822
Canada
63
United Kingdom
29
Netherlands
27
Australia
22
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
743
Nervous System Disorders
91
Abdominal Surgery
69
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
56
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
55
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,140
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
206
181 cited publications
Last 12 months
81
6.8 publications/month
Open access share
6.2%
5 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
822 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
743 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v4n1, Jan. 2016-
v4n1, Jan. 2016-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Broad Categories
Orthopedics
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Bone Diseases
Joint Diseases
Orthopedic Procedures
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.26.00171
Open DOI
Networking, Mentorship, and Residency Match Success for Medical Students Interested in Orthopaedic Surgery
» In-person networking, particularly away rotations, remains an important factor for medical students interested in pursuing orthopaedic surgery. There are also strong associations with doing an away rotation and matching at that specifi...
02
DOI 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.26.00097
Open DOI
Core Muscle Injury: A Combined Orthopaedic and General Surgery Algorithmic Approach for Diagnosis, Imaging, and Treatment
» Core muscle injury (CMI) is a common cause of groin pain in athletes and reflects pathology of the inguinal canal, rectus abdominis–adductor longus (RA-AL) aponeurosis, and pubic symphysis. » There is a substantial lack of consensus on...
03
DOI 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.26.00099
Open DOI
Metal Hypersensitivity Reactions Following Spinal Implants
Background: Metal hypersensitivity reactions are infrequently reported but clinically significant after spinal implant surgery. Clinical presentation can mimic infection or mechanical failure, making diagnosis difficult. Evidence to guid...
04
DOI 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.26.00093
Open DOI
Psychological Factors Associated with Function and Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes following Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty
Background: There is growing interest in identifying psychological factors associated with outcomes following total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, the available evidence is heterogeneous, and uncertaint...
05
DOI 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.26.00185
Open DOI
Propensity Score Methods and Target Trial Emulation in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Practical Guide to Causal Inference from Observational Data
» The propensity score is a patient's modeled probability of receiving a treatment given measured baseline characteristics (covariates). Matching patients with similar scores balances those covariates between groups, approximating the co...
06
DOI 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.26.00182
Open DOI
From Accuracy to Adoption: A Clinical Readiness Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Orthopaedic Surgery (OSCAR)
Technical performance alone does not establish clinical readiness; strong accuracy or discrimination does not demonstrate that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool will generalize, improve clinical care, or remain safe after deployment. ...
07
DOI 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.26.00067
Open DOI
Optimal Radial Head Prosthesis Sizing in Elbow Trauma: A Review of Anatomical Principles and Clinical Techniques
» This review synthesizes current evidence and techniques for optimal spherical radial head arthroplasty, focusing on the importance of accurate prosthesis sizing to ensure a successful outcome. » Replication of the native radial head's ...
08
DOI 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.26.00157
Open DOI
Beyond Density: Fixation Strategies and Healing Paradoxes in Osteogenesis Imperfecta Fractures
» Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) produces lifelong skeletal fragility from collagen synthesis defects, with fracture risk 13-fold higher than the general population, despite bone mineral density–increasing drugs lacking fracture reduction ...
09
DOI 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.26.00096
Open DOI
Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population
Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are rarely performed in children and adolescents but may be required for end-stage joint disease. Evidence regarding safety, survivorship, and patient-reported ou...
10
DOI 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.26.00135
Open DOI
Intraoperative Calcar Fractures in Uncemented Total Hip Replacement
Background: Intraoperative calcar fractures (IOCFs) are a recognized complication of uncemented total hip arthroplasty (THA), often occurring during femoral preparation or stem insertion due to the press-fit fixation required for cementl...