Impact Factor
2.52
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.39
74 total citations
h5-index
17
h5 depth signal
Cited share
53.7%
29 of 54
Total citations
74
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.03
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.4%
1 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
253
Italy
47
United Kingdom
12
Germany
11
China
9
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
298
Sports Science
63
Nervous System Disorders
26
Abdominal Surgery
18
Stem Cell Biology
15
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,244
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
54
29 cited publications
Last 12 months
22
2.8 publications/month
Open access share
0.0%
0 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
253 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
298 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
4 August 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v14n1, Mar. 2006-
v14n1, Mar. 2006-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Broad Categories
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Arthroscopy
Athletic Injuries
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000459
Open DOI
Patellofemoral Joint Preservation
Patellofemoral (PF) chondral lesions are a common source of knee pain and disability, typically arising from traumatic (instability/fracture) or degenerative (overload) etiologies. This review synthesizes contemporary evidence on PF join...
02
DOI 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000467
Open DOI
Precision Custom-Guided Anteromedial Tibial Tubercle Transfer Surgery
Recurrent lateral patella instability is primarily a result of lateral patella entry to the femoral trochlea. Using 3-D imaging, one can accurately assess this lateral entry more accurately than with plain radiographs, making 3-D imaging...
03
DOI 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000462
Open DOI
Pediatric Patellofemoral Instability Surgery—Current Concepts
Patellofemoral instability is a common knee pathology affecting children and adolescents, with recurrence rates exceeding 50% in skeletally immature patients. Identification and stratification of anatomic risk factors for recurrence are ...
04
DOI 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000451
Open DOI
Failed Patellofemoral Instability Surgery
Recurrent patellofemoral instability (PFJI) can result in significant pain, functional limitations, and surgical failure. A thorough understanding of the reasons for such failures is crucial for developing effective revision strategies. ...
05
DOI 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000460
Open DOI
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction: Current Techniques, Outcomes, and Controversies
Recurrent patellofemoral instability is a common and disabling condition, particularly among young, active individuals. The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is a critical stabilizer of the patella, and its reconstruction has become ...
06
DOI 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000449
Open DOI
Quantifying Patellofemoral Instability in a Sea of Metrics
Patellofemoral instability is a spectrum of disorders in which the patella loses normal tracking within the trochlear groove, presenting as subluxation or dislocation. Accurate quantification is essential for guiding treatment, yet no un...
07
DOI 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000461
Open DOI
Femoral Rotation Osteotomy in Patellofemoral Instability Surgery
Femoral anteversion is an important anatomic risk factor for patellofemoral instability. History and physical exam, in addition to diagnostic imaging, are all components of a full assessment to determine whether femoral anteversion is a ...
08
DOI 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000474
Open DOI
Patellofemoral Instability: From Metrics to Management
09
DOI 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000472
Open DOI
Patellofemoral Instability and the Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review Podcast is Published
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review (SMAR) is pleased to introduce the first of a two-part series on patellofemoral instability, guest edited by Drs. Nicola Maffulli and John Fulkerson. This issue reflects the journal’s mission, as ar...
10
DOI 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000450
Open DOI
Evidence-based Guidelines for Appropriate and Timely Management of Acute Spine Injuries in Athletes
Although rare, sports-related spine injuries can result in devastating, life-altering consequences, with the cervical spine injury being the most common with potentially devastating consequences, including quadriplegia and immediate deat...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Quarterly.
Title from cover.
Each issue has also a distinctive title.
Also issued online.