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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 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)
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Received (3004), Duration of Peer Review (29 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (54 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (41 days/Mean), Accepted (45.8%/Mean), Production Time (66 days/Mean), Time to Publication (195 days/Mean), and Rejected (43.0%/Mean).
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Contents Volume 17 Issue 8 August 18, 2026
Editorial
Beyond visible blood loss: Rethinking perioperative bleeding in endoscopic spine surgery
Byron Chalidis, Stylianos Kapetanakis 
World J Orthop 17(8):123237. Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.123237
Minireviews
Nociplastic chronic neck pain: From mechanisms to physical therapy clinical practice
Emmanouil Kapernaros, George A Koumantakis 
World J Orthop 17(8):122158. Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.122158
Retrospective Cohort Study
Evaluation of an opioid-sparing protocol for spine surgeries performed in an ambulatory surgery center
Jack Parker, Jane C Brennan, Andrea H Johnson, Matthew A Peterman, Justin J Turcotte, Chad M Patton 
World J Orthop 17(8):122060. Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.122060
Retrospective Study
Long-term functional and quality-of-life outcomes after knee replacement in patients with inherited bleeding disorders: A 15-year follow-up study
Timo Yrjönen, Hannu Kautiainen, Jouni Lohikoski, Leena Ristolainen, Riitta Lassila, Pekka Ylinen, Heidi Danielson 
World J Orthop 17(8):123952. Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.123952
Observational Study
Long-term functional follow-up of pediatric extremity sarcoma patients treated with brachytherapy
Christian Kveller, Akmal Safwat, Jacob C Lindegaard, Michael M Bendtsen, Thomas Baad-Hansen 
World J Orthop 17(8):122034. Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.122034
New paradigms for identifying predisposition to bone injuries in young athletes: Significant keys for rapid diagnostics
Maria V Sankova, Evgeny E Achkasov, Vladimir N Nikolenko, Marine V Oganesyan, Negoriya A Rizaeva, Aleksey V Sankov, Lucas A S Pires, Tatyana S Zharikova, Yury O Zharikov 
World J Orthop 17(8):123460. Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.123460
Prospective Study
Predictable regeneration and protective effect against ankle valgus following non-vascularized fibular graft harvest in children
Md Zafar Iqbal, Anil Agarwal, Shivank Khurana, Aakash Deep, Sagarika Sahoo 
World J Orthop 17(8):124681. Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.124681
Basic Study
Nanoscope-assisted release of the lacertus fibrosus: A cadaveric study of feasibility, visualization, and anatomical safety
Bartosz Chlebanowski, Blazej G Wojtowicz, Karolina Urban, Michal Kanak, Marcin Domzalski, Jędrzej Lesman 
World J Orthop 17(8):123794. Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.123794
Case Report
Dual arthroscopic approach for simultaneous Bankart lesion repair and acromioclavicular joint stabilization: A case report
Fahad H Al Hulaibi, Abdulrahman Y AlBassam, Omar S AlGhamdi, Abdulrahman S Alahmari, Ahmed Y Altwejry, Jumana M Almatrouk, Zaid A Alzaid 
World J Orthop 17(8):122866. Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.122866
Correspondence
Letter to the Editor: Anterior knee pain in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using bone-patellar tendon-bone graft and autologous bone grafting
Prashant Tank, Dilip Kumar Sankhwar 
World J Orthop 17(8):119085. Published online Aug 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.119085
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