Impact Factor
2.75
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.63
96 total citations
h5-index
15
h5 depth signal
Cited share
67.8%
40 of 59
Total citations
96
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.98
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.2%
5 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Sweden
121
China
86
Turkey
79
Japan
63
United Kingdom
43
Citing Fields of Research
Cosmetic Surgery
309
Musculoskeletal Disorders
117
Wounds & Ulcers
85
Abdominal Surgery
81
Nervous System Disorders
52
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,133
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
59
40 cited publications
Last 12 months
44
3.7 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
44 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Sweden
121 citing publications
Leading citing field
Cosmetic Surgery
309 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
19 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v44n1, 2010-
v44n1, 2010-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Cosmetic Surgery
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Nervous System Disorders
Breast Cancer
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Nordisk plastikkirurgisk förening
Contributor
Nordisk klubb för handkirurgi
Contributor
Nihon Keisei Geka Gakkai
Broad Categories
General Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Dentistry & Oral Medicine
Cell Differentiation & Development
Breast Cancer
MeSH Descriptors
Hand
Plastic Surgery Procedures.
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.2340/jphs.v61.46985
Open DOI
Modified non-transarticular K-wire external fixation versus traditional transarticular pinning for bony mallet finger: a prospective comparative cohort study
Background: Traditional transarticular distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ) pinning for bony mallet fingers risks stiffness and iatrogenic cartilage injury. This study compared a modified non-transarticular K-wire external fixator with tr...
02
DOI 10.2340/jphs.v61.46896
Open DOI
Clinical efficacy of titanium elastic nail fixation for the treatment of pediatric limb fractures and its impact on postoperative bone mineral density and bone metabolism levels
Objective: This study was designed to examine the clinical efficacy of titanium elastic nail (TEN) fixation in treating pediatric long bone fractures of the limbs and its impact on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone metabolism. Methods:...
03
DOI 10.2340/jphs.v61.46666
Open DOI
The relationship between functional prognosis in patients with infection after upper limb trauma: a predictive model based on HbA1c stratification and the mediating role of delayed rehabilitation
Objective: To investigate the association between preoperative glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and upper limb function (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand [DASH] score) at 6 months post-surgery in patients with fracture-related infec...
04
DOI 10.2340/jphs.v61.46676
Open DOI
Patient-specific implants are accurate and cost-effective for blow-out fracture reconstruction: a retrospective case-control study
Background: The volume of the bony orbit increases in facial trauma with a blow-out fracture and may lead to enophthalmos and double vision. The orbit’s volume can be restored surgically. The authors aimed to determine the most accurate ...
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DOI 10.2340/jphs.v61.46464
Open DOI
The influence of patient and surgical factors on prognosis in repeated flexor tenorrhaphy
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate factors influencing outcome in patients who experienced re-rupture after flexor tenorrhaphy. Background: Flexor tendon re-rupture following tenorrhaphy remains a significant complication that can ...
06
DOI 10.2340/jphs.v61.46794
Open DOI
Suturing and knot-tying techniques in microsurgery: anastomosis time, learning curve and scanning electron microscopic assessment
Background: Various suturing and knotting techniques exist to enhance microsurgical efficiency, yet a comprehensive comparison is lacking. This study evaluates two suturing (interrupted vs. open-loop) and two knot-tying (conventional vs....
07
DOI 10.2340/jphs.v61.46668
Open DOI
Clinical outcomes of a defect-adapted strategy for free fibular great toe flaps in finger reconstruction: a retrospective series of 35 cases
Background: To evaluate the clinical outcomes of a personalized surgical strategy for small-to-medium finger defects, utilizing either free dorsal toe or plantar proper digital artery flaps. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 35 patien...
08
DOI 10.2340/jphs.v61.46667
Open DOI
Factors associated with anxiety and depression following acute hand trauma: a prospective study of 134 patients
Introduction: Acute hand trauma is frequently accompanied by psychological distress; however, the demographic and injury-related factors associated with this response remain poorly understood. This study aimed to identify factors associa...
09
DOI 10.2340/jphs.v61.46664
Open DOI
LMWH prophylaxis after digital replantation and early vascular compromise
Background: Early vascular compromise remains a major cause of failure after digital replantation, and the optimal low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) regimen remains unclear. This study compared intensified versus standard LMWH prophyla...
10
DOI 10.2340/jphs.v61.46485
Open DOI
Cleft types, lower-lip pits, and lip pit surgeries in individuals with Van der Woude syndrome in Finland
Background: Van der Woude syndrome (VWS) may display varied clinical features. We aimed to determine cleft types, lower lip pits, and lip pit surgeries in a large VWS cohort in Finland. Materials and methods: This is a single-center retr...
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