The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) has been the most valued source of information for orthopaedic surgeons and researchers for over 125 years and is the gold standard in peer-reviewed scientific information in the field. A core journal and essential reading for general as well as specialist orthopaedic surgeons worldwide, The Journal publishes evidence-based research to enhance the quality of care for orthopaedic patients. The Journal is published twice monthly on the first and third Wednesday, each time adding to a comprehensive archive dating back to 1889. Additional features online include: social sharing, instructional videos, podcasts, and continuing medical education activities.

Contributions from anywhere in the world are welcome and considered on their merits. The manuscript must be written in English and should be submitted as outlined in the Instructions for Authors.
Manuscripts are subject to blinded peer review by experts and a final decision by the editor. Papers are judged by the quality and relevance of the work. Our aim is to publish the best material available from anywhere in the world.
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JBJS is the official Journal of the American Orthopaedic Association.
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Mission
To improve musculoskeletal health across the globe by delivering gold standard information resources for clinicians, researchers, and orthopaedic care teams.
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JBJS is provided for free or at nominal cost to institutions in low- and middle-income countries through participation in the HINARI Program developed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Our Vision
Global leadership in providing essential knowledge and diverse learning resources to improve patient care.
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The journal is abstracted and indexed in:

1. Biological Abstracts
2. Chemical Abstracts
3. Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature
4. Energy Citations Database
5. Embase
6. Index Medicus
7. PubMed

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