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American Journal Of Sports Medicine

The American Journal of Sports Medicine, founded in 1972, is the official publication of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. It publishes original articles for orthopaedic surgeons specializing in sports medicine, team physicians, athletic trainers, and physical therapists focusing on the causes and effects of injury or disease.

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Subject Orthopedics, Sport Sciences
Impact Factor 4.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0363-5465
eISSN 1552-3365
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Sage Choice article processing charge: $4,400 USD.

Submission Instructions

American Journal Of Sports Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required if the manuscript has more than 5 authors. The cover letter must detail the contributions of all authors when there are more than 5 authors.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 350 words or fewer, excluding the 'What is known about the subject' and 'What this study adds to existing knowledge' items. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Hypothesis/Purpose, Study Design, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Clinical Relevance, Key Terms, What is known about the subject, and What this study adds to existing knowledge.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 6000 words or fewer, including abstract and references. Manuscript should generally follow the IMRAD format of Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. The manuscript must include at least 4 key terms in the abstract and must declare any AI use by identifying the program and describing how it was used.
References No reference count limit is stated for review articles because the general 60-reference limit does not apply. References must use AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be in alphabetical order by the last name of the first author, numbered according to that alphabetical listing, and use Index Medicus journal title abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables together must not exceed 3 journal pages. Figures and tables should appear in the body of the manuscript near where they are mentioned, and high-resolution figure images should also be uploaded separately as figure files. Figures and tables must be cited in numeric order in the text, figure legends must appear below each figure, and multipart figures must label each part separately.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter A cover letter is required only if the manuscript has more than 5 authors. For manuscripts with more than 5 authors, the cover letter must detail the contributions of all authors.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 350 words or fewer, excluding the sections 'What is known about the subject' and 'What this study adds to existing knowledge.' Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Hypothesis/Purpose, Study Design, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Clinical Relevance, Key Terms, What is known about the subject, and What this study adds to existing knowledge.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 6000 words or fewer, including the abstract and references. Systematic Review articles must examine published material on a clearly described subject in a systematic way and include a description of how the evidence was identified, including sources and inclusion and exclusion criteria. The manuscript must include an AI use declaration identifying the program and describing how it was used if applicable.
References No reference count limit is specified for Systematic Review articles because the 60-reference limit does not apply to review articles. References must use AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be arranged in alphabetical order by the last name of the first author and then numbered according to that alphabetical listing.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables together must not exceed 3 journal pages. Tables and figures should appear in the body of the manuscript near where they are mentioned, and high-resolution figure files should also be uploaded separately. Figures and tables must be cited in numeric order in the text.
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Meta-Analysis

Cover Letter A cover letter is required only if the manuscript has more than 5 authors. The cover letter must detail the contributions of all authors when there are more than 5 authors.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be 350 words or fewer, excluding the 'What is known about the subject' and 'What this study adds to existing knowledge' items. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include Background, Hypothesis/Purpose, Study Design, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Clinical Relevance, Key Terms, What is known about the subject, and What this study adds to existing knowledge.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 6000 words or fewer, including abstract and references. Meta-Analysis articles must provide a systematic overview of studies that pools results of two or more studies to obtain an overall answer to a question of interest. The manuscript must include an AI use declaration identifying the program and describing in detail how AI was used, if applicable.
References No reference count limit is stated for Meta-Analysis articles because the 60-reference limit does not apply to review articles. References must use AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be listed in alphabetical order by the last name of the first author and then numbered according to that alphabetical listing.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables together must not exceed 3 journal pages. Tables and figures must appear in the body of the manuscript near where they are mentioned, and figure image files should also be uploaded separately. Figures and tables must be cited in numeric order in the text.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for case reports.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 6000 words or fewer, including abstract and references. Scientific articles should generally follow the standard IMRAD format of Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Any use of artificial intelligence in the study or manuscript writing must be declared in the manuscript with the program identified and its use described in detail.
References References must use AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be double-spaced, arranged alphabetically by the last name of the first author, numbered according to that alphabetical order, and use Index Medicus journal title abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables must not exceed 3 journal pages. Tables and figures must appear in the manuscript near where they are mentioned in the text, and high-resolution figure files must also be uploaded separately. Figures and tables must be cited in numeric order, figure legends must appear below each figure, and multipart figures must have each part labeled separately.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter A cover letter detailing the contributions of all authors is required only if the letter has more than 5 authors. The cover letter must detail the contributions of all authors when there are more than 5 authors.
Abstract Abstract must be 350 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Hypothesis/Purpose, Study Design, Methods, Results, Conclusion, Clinical Relevance, Key Terms, What is known about the subject, and What this study adds to existing knowledge.
Manuscript Manuscript must be 6000 words or fewer, including abstract and references. Scientific articles should generally follow the IMRAD format of Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Authors must declare any use of AI by identifying the program and describing in detail how it was used, and letters to the editor should include all authors’ names at the end of the body of the letter.
References References must use AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. References must be double-spaced, listed alphabetically by the last name of the first author, numbered according to that alphabetical listing, use Index Medicus journal title abbreviations, and include only retrievable sources.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables together should not exceed 3 journal pages. Tables and figures should appear in the body of the manuscript near where they are mentioned, and high-resolution figure files should also be uploaded separately. Figures and tables must be cited in numeric order, figure legends must appear below each figure, and multipart figures must have each part labeled separately.
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Recent Publications

In Vitro Evaluation of Tibiofemoral Contact Stress and Graft Loading After Modified MacIntosh Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Joshua T. Bram, David Z. Shamritsky, Tyler R. Mange, Lexie E. Bae, Samuel A. Beber, Carl W. Imhauser, Peter. D. Fabricant

10.1177/03635465261449796
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Short-Term Outcomes Following Periportal Versus Interportal Capsulotomy With Closure in Nondysplastic Women Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement

Benjamin T. Johnson, Allan K. Metz, Richard N. Puzzitiello, Collin D.R. Hunter, Anish Singh, Joseph Featherall, Stephen K. Aoki

10.1177/03635465261448227
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Restoration of Anterior Tibial Translation Is Achievable With an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Ramp Repair With Increasing Posterior Tibial Slope While Medial Meniscus Deficiency Requires Concomitant Slope-Correcting Osteotomy

Matthew T. Rasmussen, Benjiman J. Wilebski, Luke V. Tollefson, Mitchell R. Carlson, Dustin R. Lee, Rylan A. Behnke, Sarah L. Larson, Nicholas K. Retzer, Romir Patel, Henri R. Brink, Christopher M. LaPrade, Robert F. LaPrade

10.1177/03635465261448522
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Primary Arthroscopic Labral Repair in Acetabular Overcoverage: PROMs and Arthroplasty Rates at Midterm Follow-up

Sanathan Iyer, Jason Ina, Louis Kang, Brandon Cabarcas, Kelechi R. Okoroha, Bruce A. Levy, Aaron J. Krych, Mario Hevesi

10.1177/03635465261453067
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Fibrin-Based Scaffold Augmentation During Meniscal Repair May Enhance Healing and Functional Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Khaled Skaik, Harjind Kahlon, Marc Daniel Bouchard, Prushoth Vivekanantha, Etienne L. Belzile, Bogdan A. Matache, Jihad Abouali

10.1177/03635465261440395
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Completed articles are published online before print publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

Cover letter is optional. If a paper has more than 5 authors, a cover letter detailing the contributions of all authors should be included in the appropriate box on the submission page.

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What are the publication costs?

Optional open access via Sage Choice costs $4,400 USD.

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Research Topics

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Shoulder Injury and Treatment Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Sports injuries and prevention Tendon Structure and Treatment Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment Foot and Ankle Surgery Hip disorders and treatments Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments Bone fractures and treatments Sports Performance and Training Traumatic Brain Injury Research Trauma Management and Diagnosis Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments Mesenchymal stem cell research Anesthesia and Pain Management Bone and Joint Diseases Winter Sports Injuries and Performance

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