The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (commonly abbreviated as J. Bone Jt. Surg.) is the flagship orthopaedic journal of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. Founded in 1889, it carries a 2025 impact factor of 4.5.The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery（常用缩写 J. Bone Jt. Surg.）是 JBJS 公司出版的骨科旗舰期刊，1889 年创刊，2025 年影响因子为 4.5。^[1]

Scope

• Scope: the journal stands as the most valued source of peer-reviewed information for orthopaedic surgeons, publishing evidence-based research to enhance the quality of care for orthopaedic patients worldwide.学科定位： 期刊是骨科界最具分量的同行评审信息来源，发表以证据为基础的研究，旨在提升全球骨科患者的照护质量。
• Readership: content serves general and specialist orthopaedic surgeons worldwide as a core journal of the field.面向读者： 内容面向全球普通与专科骨科医师，是这一领域的核心期刊。
• Publishing model: the journal is subscription-based with an open access option available.出版模式： 期刊为订阅型刊物，支持开放获取发表选项。
• Indexing and metrics: indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded, the journal holds a first-quartile position in surgery and orthopaedics, with a 2025 impact factor of 4.5.收录与指标： 被科学引文索引扩展版收录，在外科与骨科类别中列第一区，2025 年影响因子为 4.5。^[2]

History

• Founded in 1889: the journal's lineage reaches back to 1889 through earlier titles such as the American Journal of Orthopedic Surgery, giving it more than a hundred and thirty years of publishing history.1889年创刊： 期刊的谱系可上溯至 1889 年，历经《美国骨科手术杂志》等前身刊名，拥有超过一百三十年的出版历史。
• Editorial succession: past editors include James D. Heckman from 2000 to 2010, Vernon T. Tolo from 2010 to 2014 and Marc Swiontkowski from 2014 to 2024.主编沿革： 历任主编包括 James D. Heckman（2000 至 2010 年）、Vernon T. Tolo（2010 至 2014 年）与 Marc Swiontkowski（2014 至 2024 年）。
• Transition milestone: Mohit Bhandari formally took the editorship on 1 June 2024.换届节点： Mohit Bhandari 于 2024 年 6 月 1 日正式接任主编。
• Relaunch milestone: in November 2025 the journal announced a comprehensive relaunch with a bold redesign and new features aimed at the world orthopaedic community.改版节点： 2025 年 11 月期刊宣布全面改版，以全新版式与在线形态面向全球骨科社区，并扩充栏目功能。^[3]
• Recent metrics: the impact factor stood at 4.589 in 2019, 6.558 in 2021 and 4.5 in 2025.近年指标： 影响因子 2019 年为 4.589，2021 年为 6.558，2025 年为 4.5。
• Frequency: the journal appears biweekly.刊期： 期刊为双周刊。

Editors

• Editor-in-chief: the journal is led by Dr Mohit Bhandari of McMaster University, an internationally recognised voice in evidence-based surgery and orthopaedic research.现任主编： 主编为 Mohit Bhandari 博士，任职于麦克马斯特大学，是循证外科与骨科研究方向的国际代表学者。
• Predecessor: former editor Marc Swiontkowski now serves as consulting editor.前任主编： 前任主编 Marc Swiontkowski 现列咨询编辑。
• Editorial board: the 2025 relaunch came with a newly structured editorial board designed to guide the journal into its next phase.编委构成： 2025 年改版同步重组编委会，为期刊的下一阶段发展设计新的编辑架构。^[4]
• Submission and peer review: manuscripts are lodged through an online system and undergo peer review.投稿与评审： 稿件经在线系统递交，接受同行评审。
• Editorial policy: the journal keeps its tradition of high-quality peer review and rigorous evidence while centring the global orthopaedic community.编辑方针： 期刊强调高质量同行评审与严谨科学证据的传统，同时以全球骨科社区为服务重心。