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Restoration of ambulation after internal hemipelvectomy using a three-stage reconstructive strategy: A case report and review of literature

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World Journal of Orthopedics is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of orthopedics, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Arthroscopy, bone trauma, bone tumors, hand and foot surgery, joint surgery, orthopedic trauma, osteoarthropathy, osteoporosis, pediatric orthopedics, spinal diseases, spine surgery, and sports medicine. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in orthopedics, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of orthopedic science. Submit an Article >>

2026 Published Issues

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Editors-in-Chief

Xiao-Jian Ye, MD, Chief Physician, (Email: yexj2002@163.com) Department of Orthopedics, Tongren Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200233, China

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WJO is now abstracted and indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI, Web of Science), Scopus, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.

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The 2026 edition of Journal Citation Reports® cites the 2025 journal impact factor (JIF) for WJO as 2.3; JIF without journal self cites: 2.2; 5-year JIF: 2.5; JIF Rank: 62/147 in orthopedics; JIF Quartile: Q2; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q2.

The WJO’s CiteScore for 2025 is 3.6 and Scopus CiteScore rank 2025: Orthopedics and sports medicine is 128/340.

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2218-5836 (online)

Latest Manuscript Statistics

Received (2977), Duration of Peer Review (29 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (54 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (41 days/Mean), Accepted (46.0%/Mean), Production Time (66 days/Mean), Time to Publication (196 days/Mean), and Rejected (42.9%/Mean).

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Contents Volume 17 Issue 7 July 18, 2026

Opinion Review

Neuroinflammatory regulation of fracture healing after traumatic brain injury: Clinical evidence and emerging mechanistic insights

Xi Chen, Shou-Xiang Kuang, Feng-Ge Zhou, Cheng-Gui Zhang

World J Orthop 17(7):120345. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.120345

Clinical considerations in intramedullary headless screw fixation of metacarpal and proximal phalanx fractures

Khaled M Emara, Ramy Ahmed Diab, Mohamed Hussein, Mahmoud Abuelwafa, Mohamed Osama Eissa

World J Orthop 17(7):120372. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.120372

Polyetheretherketone vs titanium cages in oncological spine surgery: Beyond mechanics toward oncological precision

Anton Denisov

World J Orthop 17(7):120589. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.120589

Evidence Review

Intervertebral disc degeneration and aging: Shared molecular mechanisms and therapeutic interventions

Zhi-Peng Wang, Hong-Wei Zhang, Xi-Yun Zhao, Yuan-Zhen Li, Xiao-Gang Zhang, Rui Zhao, Da-Ping Qin

World J Orthop 17(7):120800. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.120800

Minimally invasive vertebral augmentation for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures

Sheng-Chun Wang, Bin Sheng

World J Orthop 17(7):121094. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.121094

Minireviews

Innovations and future research directions on hip preservation management options for osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Valerio Pace, Francesco Pezone, Eduardo De Larrea, Pierluigi Antinolfi

World J Orthop 17(7):118397. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.118397

Retrospective Cohort Study

Do non-simultaneous bilateral proximal femoral fractures in the elderly have a similar pattern?

Umberto Lavagnolo, Tommaso Maluta, Lorenzo Marcucci, Matteo De Marchi, Enrico Salvatore D’Agostino, Eugenio Vecchini, Bruno Magnan, Elena Manuela Samaila

World J Orthop 17(7):119838. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.119838

Role of obesity in orthopedic surgical outcomes and complications: A retrospective cohort study at King Fahad University Hospital

Ammar K Alomran, Sarah Alhaddad, Yazan Alqahtani, Yaser Bahri, Mohammed Alyami, Abdulaziz Alzawad, Wesam Algurashi, Abdullah Khouqeer, Aljaze Alhumluji

World J Orthop 17(7):121847. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.121847

Observational Study

MiR 26a as a stage-dependent biomarker and therapeutic regulator of inflammation in knee osteoarthritis

Vijetha Gunamala, Rajeswary Hari, Naveen Jeyaraman, Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy, Sathish Muthu, Madhan Jeyaraman

World J Orthop 17(7):120195. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.120195

Knee osteoarthritis in two ethnic groups in southern Israel: Risk factors and the role of Muslim prayer

Yulia Treister-Goltzman, Majed Abu Rashid, Gasem Aziadna

World J Orthop 17(7):121442. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.121442

Basic Study

Early oral celecoxib prevents contracture and modulates capsular fibrosis in a validated model of post-traumatic arthrofibrosis

Luis Palacios-Díaz, Blanca Diez Sánchez, Ángel González-García, Eva Manuela Pena-Burgos, José Juan Pozo-Kreilinger, M T Carrascal-Morillo, Alejandro Bustos, Pablo Sanchez-Urgelles, Samuel Antuña, Raul Barco

World J Orthop 17(7):121157. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.121157

Case Report

Restoration of ambulation after internal hemipelvectomy using a three-stage reconstructive strategy: A case report and review of literature

Maciej Piotr Mirgos, Zofia Wrześniak, Łukasz Pulik, Radosław Górski, Paweł Łęgosz

World J Orthop 17(7):121971. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.121971

Correspondence

Letter to the Editor: Kellgren-Lawrence classification for knee osteoarthritis: Clinical value and limitations

Zhi-Guang Chen, Wen-Qian Xu, Zeng-Rui Zhang, Jin-Song Liu, Ying-Xing Xu

World J Orthop 17(7):115613. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.115613

Letter to the Editor: Intradiscal platelet-rich plasma for discogenic low back pain - promise or premature adoption?

Alex Guedes, Enilton de Santana Ribeiro de Mattos, Eduardo Silva Reis Barreto, César Romero Antunes Júnior

World J Orthop 17(7):116587. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.116587

Letter to the Editor: Learning curve considerations in lateral-approach total ankle replacement

Raktim Swarnakar

World J Orthop 17(7):118518. Published online Jul 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.118518