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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 >>

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  • 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 (3075), Duration of Peer Review (29 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (54 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (41 days/Mean), Accepted (45.2%/Mean), Production Time (65 days/Mean), Time to Publication (194 days/Mean), and Rejected (42.6%/Mean).
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Contents Volume 17 Issue 10 October 18, 2026
Evidence Review
Treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in older adults: A clinical review
Yan-Feng Jia, Hao-Nan Wang, Li-Qun Xu, Ran Sun 
World J Orthop 17(10):125554. Published online Oct 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.125554
Minireviews
Painful arthroplasty with disproportionate pain: Recognition and management of complex regional pain syndrome
Stephanie O’Palko, Alexander Burbelo, Andrew Murphy, Matthew Bullock 
World J Orthop 17(10):126605. Published online Oct 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.126605
Bioprinting-based approaches for tendon reconstruction: A decade of advancement
Mohammed Sarbaz Shakir 
World J Orthop 17(10):126840. Published online Oct 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.126840
Retrospective Cohort Study
Comparison of biportal endoscopic vs minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for single-level low-grade lumbar spondylolisthesis: A retrospective cohort study
Peng He, Jiao Sun, Xiao-Wei Liu, Qiang Gao, Bin Xu, Yu Cong, Wen-Long Zhao 
World J Orthop 17(10):124542. Published online Oct 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.124542
Retrospective Study
Perioperative management and neurological outcomes of traumatic spondyloptosis: A retrospective case series of 14 patients
Xing-Sheng Yu, Zhao-Hu Mao, Cheng Qiu, Ling-Zhi Zhang, Zheng-Qi Chang 
World J Orthop 17(10):125014. Published online Oct 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.125014
Occult syndesmotic injury in chronic lateral ankle instability treated with Broström repair and suture-button stabilization
Gui-Cheng Li, Cheng-Bo Du, Hao Lu, Jia-Bao Ju, Hai-Lin Xu 
World J Orthop 17(10):125993. Published online Oct 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.125993
Basic Study
Osthole exerts osteoprotective effect by activating ER, PI3K/AKT, MEK/ERK, and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways
Tian-Yu Zhu, Meng Yuan, Xiao-Chang Wen, Chen-Chen Tian, Yue-Hua Han, Chen Zheng, Yun-Tao Wu, Qun Xia, Yue Wang 
World J Orthop 17(10):121526. Published online Oct 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.121526
Systematic Reviews
Associations of estrogen vs testosterone replacement therapy with complications after total joint arthroplasty: A systematic review
Xing-Chun Huang, Zhen-Kun Duan, Yu-Ji Zhang, Hua-Jie Huang, Ming Ma, Cong Tian, Jin-Min Liu, Bin Geng 
World J Orthop 17(10):124852. Published online Oct 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.124852
Correspondence
Letter to the Editor: Surgical refinements and autologous bone grafting to reduce donor-site morbidity in bone-patellar tendon-bone anterior cruciate ligament-reconstruction
Kushagra Pathak, Nitin Chauhan, Leela Venkata Sai Krishna Maramreddy, Ravi Mittal 
World J Orthop 17(10):126137. Published online Oct 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.126137
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