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Distribution of the administered low-molecular-weight heparin among the early prosthetic joint infection cases in each group.

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Risk prediction models for re-fractures following hip fracture in older adults: A methodological evaluation

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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

5 4 3 2 1

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 2025 edition of Journal Citation Reports® cites the 2024 journal impact factor (JIF) for WJO as 2.3; JIF without journal self cites: 2.2; 5-year JIF: 2.5; JIF Rank: 46/139 in orthopedics; JIF Quartile: Q2; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q2.

The WJO’s CiteScore for 2024 is 3.5 and Scopus CiteScore rank 2024: Orthopedics and sports medicine is 120/332.

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2218-5836 (online)

Latest Manuscript Statistics

Received (2912), Duration of Peer Review (30 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (54 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (41 days/Mean), Accepted (46.6%/Mean), Production Time (66 days/Mean), Time to Publication (197 days/Mean), and Rejected (43.0%/Mean).

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Contents Volume 17 Issue 5 May 18, 2026

Editorial

Reducing fluoroscopy in acromioclavicular joint reconstruction: Clinical value of the three-point positioning technique

Musa Ergin, Mehmet Ertanıdır

World J Orthop 17(5):121139. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.121139

Review

Pathophysiology and current understanding of degenerative disc disease

Tomaz Velnar, Uros Maver, Nina Kocivnik, Tilen Zele, Borut Prestor, Lidija Gradisnik

World J Orthop 17(5):117153. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.117153

Minireviews

Limb lengthening for limb length discrepancy: Overview, complications, and new treatment algorithm

Amer Sebaaly, Mohammad Daher, Ali Ismail, Elissa E El Toum, Giovanni D Yanni, Jana A Kotaich

World J Orthop 17(5):114902. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.114902

Sustainability in foot and ankle surgery: Top tips and review of practices

Soorya Siva, Charlotte Mathews, Turab Syed, Efstathios Drampalos

World J Orthop 17(5):117014. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.117014

Case Control Study

Impact of fracture patterns and patient factors on distal interlocking screw backout after retrograde femoral nailing

Elizabeth H G Turner, Kashif Javid, Kate L Fitzgerald, Benjamin Brennan, William M Hakeos, Lindsay M Maier, Joseph Hoegler, Stuart T Guthrie

World J Orthop 17(5):118601. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.118601

Retrospective Cohort Study

Prognostic factors for patients undergoing surgery for femur metastases following systemic treatment

Nobuhiro Hara, Tomoshi Takahashi, Sho Hasebe, Yusuke Kusunoki, Yuki Asanuma, Satomi Ugawa, Jim Yu, Naohiro Tachibana, Keiu Nakazato, Yuki Ishibashi

World J Orthop 17(5):116525. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.116525

Precise arthroscopic mini-trochleoplasty combined with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction yields comparable complications to isolated medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction

Hu Xu, Ming Ding, Bing-Hui Liao, Shang-Guan Lei, Chao Zheng, Ying-Chun Wang

World J Orthop 17(5):118163. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.118163

Retrospective Study

Cartilage allograft transplantation for challenging medial talar dome osteochondral defects: A retrospective case series utilizing medial malleolar osteotomy

Mohamed M Elalfy, Osama M Embaby, Ahmed N Aladl, Mohamed Abdelrazek, Khaled Youssef, Orjwan Abulaban, Mohammed H Abushal

World J Orthop 17(5):115855. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.115855

Is vertebral bone quality an independent predictor of total blood loss in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion?

Jing-Ming Wang, Tian-Tian Zhu, Lei Wang, Xiao-Duo Xu, Wei-Min Huang

World J Orthop 17(5):116758. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.116758

Novel 3-point positioning technique combined with the TightRope system for treating acute Rockwood type III acromioclavicular joint dislocation

Fei-Xiong Chen, Zi-Long Zhao, Hai-Yan Xu, Fan-You Ning

World J Orthop 17(5):118475. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.118475

Observational Study

Comparison of neurohormone and callus volume formation in long bone fractures associated with or without traumatic brain injury

Prabu Mounisamy, Hrushikesh Singh, Balasubramaniyan Vairappan, Gopikrishnan Rajasekar, Sushma Chandrashekar, Naveen Jeyaraman, Madhan Jeyaraman

World J Orthop 17(5):116068. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.116068

Musculoskeletal and bone health characteristics in young men: A comparison of low and high bone mineral density

Yan Feng, Si-Ning Liu, Sheng-Jia Xu, Yu-Zhu Feng, Hong-Peng Yu, Ru-Lin Zheng, Jian-Xi Wei, Qing-Hao Sun, Yong Zhong, Ji-Zheng Ma

World J Orthop 17(5):116330. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.116330

In knee osteoarthritis, what is the knee deformity threshold after which the ankle realigns beyond the neutral zone?

Ahmed A Khalifa, Shikuria Lemma, Amr A Fadle

World J Orthop 17(5):118547. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.118547

Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of liposomal bupivacaine for iliac fascia block on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in patients with femoral neck fractures

Hui Liu, Tong Jia, Shi-Chao Shuai, Ji-Bo Zhao

World J Orthop 17(5):116844. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.116844

Systematic Reviews

Systematic review and meta-analysis on vitamin C in musculoskeletal disorders

Madhan Jeyaraman, Naveen Jeyaraman, Mainak Roy, Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy, Abdus Sami, Sathish Muthu, Karthikeyan P Iyengar, Vijay Kumar Jain

World J Orthop 17(5):116723. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.116723

Meta-Analysis

Risk prediction models for re-fractures following hip fracture in older adults: A methodological evaluation

Guo-Qing Li, Hua-Jie Yang, Jia-Jia Liu, Yi-Xiao Chen, Min Qian

World J Orthop 17(5):116449. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.116449

Case Report

Motion preserving fixation of an unstable Jefferson fracture using C1 lateral mass screws and rods: A case report

Hadi Alaa Alhamal, Sarah Alhaddad, Bayan Alsaleh, Lina Güneş, Abdulaziz Alzawad, Leen Azzam, Mohammed Alhabib, Ibrahim Alhalal, Hussain Alhamal

World J Orthop 17(5):119240. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.119240

Correspondence

Letter to the Editor: Beyond the dichotomy: Integrating precision rehabilitation, patient-centered goals, and nursing leadership in lumbar spinal stenosis care

Li Liu, Hai-Sheng Hu

World J Orthop 17(5):115690. Published online May 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v17.i5.115690