Chen ZG, Xu WQ, Zhang ZR, Liu JS, Xu YX. Letter to the Editor: Kellgren-Lawrence classification for knee osteoarthritis: Clinical value and limitations. World J Orthop 2026; 17(7): 115613 [DOI: 10.5312/wjo.115613]
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Author‘s Comments
I am honored to publish the editorial Kellgren-Lawrence classification for knee osteoarthritis - clinical value and limitations in World Journal of Orthopedics (WJO). The entire submission, peer review and publication process is rigorous, standardized and efficient, which brings me profound academic insights and valuable experience.
As a high-quality international open-access journal in orthopedics, WJO is indexed by authoritative databases including PubMed, Scopus and ESCI, and ranked in the JCR Q2 zone of orthopedic surgery. Focusing on cutting-edge progress and controversial clinical issues of musculoskeletal disorders, it builds a professional and inclusive academic platform for young orthopedic researchers worldwide.
During the publication process, the editorial team demonstrates rigorous professionalism and efficient workflow with transparent review procedures. The peer reviewers put forward targeted and constructive suggestions from both clinical practice and academic research perspectives. Their comments effectively revised the cognitive deficiencies in the manuscript, optimized the discussion on the clinical application value and limitations of the Kellgren-Lawrence classification, and greatly improved the academic rigor and clinical practicality of this editorial.
Adhering to the academic philosophy of rigor and inclusiveness, WJO values practical and scientific academic viewpoints more than superficial innovations, and is extremely friendly to young researchers. It actively promotes the exchange of clinical and translational research in orthopedics.
This publishing experience has systematically sorted out the pros and cons of the Kellgren-Lawrence grading system, and improved my academic critical thinking and English writing competence. In the future, I will continue to follow the journal’s latest progress and contribute more clinical research findings. I also expect WJO to continuously publish high-quality academic achievements and promote global academic communication and development of orthopedic medicine.