About the Journal
The Journal of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery (JOOS) is an international peer-reviewed, open access online scientific journal publishing high quality papers on all aspects of orthopaedic studies. The journal aims to provide an integrated and balanced view of diagnostic, research, and treatment procedures as well as outcomes that will enhance effective collaboration among specialists worldwide.
Contributions from anywhere in the world are welcome. Papers are judged by the merit and quality of the work. All submissions are subject to double-blind peer review by experts. Manuscripts will be published in a subsequent issue after acceptance, without any delay.
Topics Covered
JOOS publishes research across the full spectrum of orthopaedic medicine and surgery, including but not limited to:
Article Types Accepted
JOOS welcomes the following article types across all areas of clinical orthopaedics:
| Article Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Original Articles | Primary research reporting new empirical findings in orthopaedic science and surgery |
| Reviews & Evaluations | Systematic, scoping, and narrative reviews synthesising current orthopaedic evidence |
| Case Reports | Clinically significant individual cases or small series of orthopaedic interest |
| Expert Opinions & Editorials | Invited perspectives on current controversies, innovations, and clinical practice |
| Short Communications | Concise reports of preliminary findings or novel clinical observations |
| Conference Proceedings | Short summaries from orthopaedic meetings and congresses |
| Surgical Videos | Innovative orthopaedic surgical techniques that add to present clinical concepts — published with a citable DOI |
Editorial Standards
Authors are strongly encouraged to read our Manuscript Guidelines for information on journal instructions, publication charges, and article submission. Articles not in accordance with our guidelines may be returned for revision prior to peer-review.
All submissions are screened for plagiarism before proceeding to peer-review. Manuscripts are stringently edited and reviewed by highly qualified sectional editors. Authors are regularly updated on the status of their manuscript.
Contact & Queries
For any queries regarding instructions for authors and the peer-review process, please contact our editorial office at editor@orthojournal.org. We respond to all inquiries within two working days.
Questions? Contact us at editor@orthojournal.org — we respond within 2 working days.