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Bone & Joint Open

Bone & Joint Open is a gold open access orthopaedic journal published on the Bone & Joint platform. The journal highlights article submissions, journal overview, editorial board, publication ethics, featured articles, and an Impact Factor of 3.1.

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Subject Orthopedics
Impact Factor 3.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2633-1462
eISSN 2633-1462
Invitation Only No
Cost Range £926 APC for the standard CC-BY-NC-ND licence; £976 APC for CC-BY-ND or CC-BY licences; VAT added for UK-based payments; waivers and discounts available.

Submission Instructions

Bone & Joint Open accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be no more than 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the subheadings Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion and include one or two bullet points summarizing the clinical relevance of the paper.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words including the abstract, body text, and references. Manuscript should be divided into Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections followed by a reference list. Abstract data must be reflected in the paper, the last sentence of the Introduction must state the research question or hypothesis, and a Statistical analysis section must appear at the end of the Methods section.
References References must use the Vancouver system. References must be cited by superscript numbers in the order of appearance, use only published work, exclude personal communications, and require proof of acceptance for items cited as in press.
Figures & Tables Papers must contain no more than 8 tables and no more than 10 figures, counting figure panels separately. Figure captions should be provided at the end of the paper. Tables must not duplicate text, each table must have a short descriptive heading, and each figure must have a full descriptive legend identifying the area of interest and any arrows or lettering.
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Randomized Controlled Trials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the subheadings Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion and include one or two bullet points summarizing the clinical relevance of the paper.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words including the abstract, body text, and references. Manuscript should be divided into sections and for this article type should include Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, followed by a reference list.
References References must use the Vancouver system with superscript numbers in order of appearance. References should include only important published works studied in full by the authors, be as current as possible with classic originals used only when needed, generally be kept within the last ten years, exclude personal communications, and provide proof of acceptance for items cited as in press.
Figures & Tables Papers must contain no more than 8 tables and no more than 10 figures, counting figure panels separately. Figure captions should be provided at the end of the paper. Tables must not duplicate text and figures must include full descriptive legends, be understandable without the main text, and state the view and time point for radiographs.
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Consensus Statements

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Aims, Methods, Results, and Conclusion and include one or two bullet points summarizing clinical relevance.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words including the abstract, body text, and references. Manuscript should be divided into sections and for most papers include Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion followed by a reference list.
References References must use the Vancouver citation system. References must be cited by superscript numbers in the order of appearance and should be limited to important, published, up-to-date sources with proof required for any in-press citation.
Figures & Tables Manuscript must contain no more than 8 tables and no more than 10 figures, counting figure parts separately. Figure captions should be provided at the end of the paper. Tables must not duplicate text, and figures must be clear, understandable without the main text, and include full descriptive legends.
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Protocols

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings 'Aims', 'Methods', 'Results', and 'Conclusion' and include one or two bullet points summarizing the clinical relevance of the paper.
Manuscript Protocols do not need to comply with the 4000-word limit for article submissions. Manuscript should be divided into sections and, for most papers, include Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion followed by a reference list. Protocols must include the protocol version number and date, the date recruitment commenced, and the anticipated date when recruitment will be completed.
References References must use the Vancouver system with superscript numbers in order of appearance. References must include only important published works studied in full by the authors, be as current and relevant as possible, avoid personal communications, and provide proof of acceptance for items cited as in press.
Figures & Tables Papers must contain no more than 8 tables and no more than 10 figures, counting figure panels separately. Figure captions should be provided at the end of the paper. Tables must not duplicate the text and figures must be understandable without the main text, with full descriptive legends and radiograph figures stating the view used and the time point.
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Recent Publications

Reliability and clinical utility of paediatric ankle fracture classifications

Le Shang Teo, Liyang Xiao, Bryan Kyi Kia Yeo, Rishi Rayapati, Andrew Kean Seng Lim, James Hoipo Hui, Si Heng Sharon Tan

10.1302/2633-1462.76.bjo-2025-0250.r1
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Intraoperative hypotension and short-term outcomes after primary total hip arthroplasty

Alexander Burbelo, Trace Clark, Andrew Blake Huffman, Nicholas Scarl, Stephanie O’Palko, Brian Ferguson, Jay Shepherd, Matthew Bullock

10.1302/2633-1462.76.bjo-2026-0009.r1
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Is a 32 mm glenosphere optimal in reverse shoulder arthroplasty for patients with small glenoid anatomy?

Hiroshi Kiyomatsu, Taketsugu Fujibuchi, Tatsuhiko Kutsuna, Tomofumi Kinoshita, Takashi Tsuda, Mizuaki Hayashi, Katsuhiro Shimono, Masaki Takao

10.1302/2633-1462.76.bjo-2025-0355.r1
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Impact of offset polyethylene liners on acetabular component loosening

Seyyed Hossein Shafiei, Marcos Raul Latorre, Andrew Shimmin

10.1302/2633-1462.76.bjo-2026-0033.r1
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Association between surgeon experience, level of supervision, and outcomes after hip fracture

En Lin Goh, May Ee Png, David Metcalfe, Juul Achten, Duncan Appelbe, Xavier L. Griffin, Jonathan A. Cook, Matthew L. Costa

10.1302/2633-1462.76.bjo-2025-0321.r1
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

The journal uses a continuous publication model and an accelerated editorial process for rapid online publication after acceptance.

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Is a cover letter required?

A letter is required when patient consent has not been obtained, when ethical approval is not included, and for any authorship change after peer review.

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What are the publication costs?

Submission is free. APC is £926 for the standard CC-BY-NC-ND licence and £976 for CC-BY-ND or CC-BY licences, with VAT added for UK-based payments. Waivers and discounts are available.

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Research Topics

Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Bone fractures and treatments Hip and Femur Fractures Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Hip disorders and treatments COVID-19 and healthcare impacts Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Shoulder Injury and Treatment Foot and Ankle Surgery Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment Surgical site infection prevention Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Bone and Joint Diseases Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries

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