Arthroscopy Journal Achieves Notable Impact

Posted on 7/15/2024

Arthroscopy Journal Achieves Notable Impact

Rosemont, Illinois – The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) is thrilled to announce an important achievement for its journal, Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery. In the recently released 2023 Clarivate Journal Impact Factor results, Arthroscopy remains in the top 10 ranked journals in the growing Orthopaedic Category and is tied for eighth place among 136 journals. This number underscores the journal’s exceptional quality and clinical relevance, especially given its specialized focus compared to broader orthopaedic and sports medicine publications.

The chart below illustrates how Arthroscopy keeps excellent company among other noteworthy publications for those interested in Arthroscopic Surgery:

Clarivate Analytics highlights the significance of the impact factor, stating, “The impact factor is useful in clarifying the significance of absolute (or total) citation frequencies. It eliminates some of the bias of such counts which favor large journals of small ones.” Maintaining its position in the first quintile across three categories – Orthopaedics, Sports Sciences, and Surgery – Arthroscopy continues to set a high standard in medical publishing.  

Since its inaugural issue in 1985, when it was a quarterly publication averaging 75 pages per issue, Arthroscopy has seen consistent growth and increasing influence in the field. In 1994, the journal expanded to six issues per year to accommodate its growing popularity and demand. Now published monthly, as Arthroscopy approaches its 40^th anniversary, it remains at the forefront of orthopaedic research and education under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief James H. Lubowitz, M.D.

The impressive impact factor is a testament to the collective efforts of authors, reviewers, editors, and AANA leaders. Their dedication and hard work have positioned Arthroscopy as a leading publication in the field, and this achievement is worthy of celebration.

For more information about AANA and Arthroscopy, please visit www.aana.org.