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The Journal of ISAKOS (JISAKOS) is an online-only orthopaedics journal and the official journal of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. It synthesizes research and evidence-based guidelines in orthopaedic sports medicine, traumatology, and joint disorders to support diagnosis and treatment by orthopaedic surgeons and specialists.
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Subject
Orthopedics, Sport Sciences
Impact Factor
3.3
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2059-7754
eISSN
2059-7762
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
USD 850–2000 excluding taxes, depending on article type; 20% discount for eligible ISAKOS member corresponding authors.
Submission Instructions
Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction/Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be about 3,000 words excluding the abstract, figure captions, tables, and references. Manuscript must contain the section headings INTRODUCTION, METHODS, RESULTS, DISCUSSION, and CONCLUSION, include a clearly formulated research question and/or hypothesis at the end of the Introduction, and include a limitations subsection at the end of the Discussion. Include up to six keywords immediately after the abstract, then the Level of Evidence, a "Clinical Trial Registration:" line before the Level of Evidence for clinical trials, a "What are the new findings?" text box with 3-4 black-dot bullet points and no abbreviations after the abstract and Level of Evidence, and a "Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process" section before the References when such tools were used.
References
References are limited to 50. References must follow AMA Manual of Style 11th Edition. Cite references by number in square brackets before the period, list them in order of first appearance, ensure every in-text citation appears in the reference list and vice versa, and include a DOI or PMID for each reference.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 6 tables and/or figures is allowed. Figures must be uploaded separately and tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript following the References. Provide a legend for each figure at the end of the manuscript following the References, label figures sequentially as Figure 1, Figure 2, and so on, start each table on a separate page, use editable text for tables rather than images, and avoid abbreviations in figure and table titles.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 450 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must contain the headings Importance, Aim or Objective, Evidence Review, Findings, Conclusion and Relevance.
Manuscript
Manuscript should generally be 4,000 words excluding abstract, figure captions, tables, and references. Manuscript must contain the sections INTRODUCTION, METHODS, RESULTS, DISCUSSION, and CONCLUSION, with a clearly formulated research question and/or hypothesis at the end of the Introduction, the METHODS section including Search Strategy, Study Eligibility, Screening, Data Abstraction, and Statistical Analysis subheadings, and a limitations subsection at the end of the Discussion. After the abstract, include a Level of Evidence section under the heading "Level of Evidence:", followed by two text boxes titled "What is already known?" and "What are the new findings?" with a maximum of 3 black-dot bullet points each and no abbreviations, and if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, add a declaration section before the References.
References
Reference list should contain 75 to 100 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style 11th Edition. References must be cited by number in square brackets, listed in the order of first appearance in the text, and include a DOI or PMID.
Figures & Tables
Systematic Reviews must include at least two tables, including one describing study characteristics and one describing study outcomes. Figures must be uploaded separately, tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript following the References, and the PRISMA flow diagram must be submitted separately in editable Microsoft Word format. Each figure requires a legend at the end of the manuscript following the References, each table must begin on a separate page and be provided as editable text, and all tables, figures, and supplementary items must be cited in the text in the order they appear.
State-Of-The-Art Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be about 6,000 words excluding abstract, figure captions, tables, text boxes, and references. Manuscript must include the section headings INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES with further subheadings as needed. Manuscript must include six text boxes after the abstract with the headings Key articles, Validated outcome measures and classifications, Key issues of patient selection, Essential and/or typical features of [the medical device(s) and/or imaging device(s) and/or measurement device(s) and/or diagnostic/surgical procedures], Tips and tricks, and Major pitfalls of [topic(s)], and it must present key information in a figure or table and include in the conclusion and future perspectives section a text box, table, or figure that can stand alone.
References
References may include up to 100 entries. References must follow AMA Manual of Style 11th Edition. References must be cited by number in square brackets, numbered in the reference list in order of first appearance, and include a DOI or PMID.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately and tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript following the references. Figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript following the references, figures and table titles must not contain abbreviations, tables must be editable text, and the review must include at least one figure or table presenting key information.
Current Concepts Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be about 2,500 words excluding abstract, figure captions, tables, and references. Manuscript must contain the section headings INTRODUCTION, further subheadings, and DISCUSSION. After the abstract, include a text box with the titles "Current concepts:" and "Future perspectives:", with no more than four black-dot bullet points under each title and no abbreviations, and provide a maximum of six keywords immediately after the abstract, and if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing, add a declaration section before the References.
References
References may include up to 50 sources. References must follow AMA Manual of Style 11th Edition. References must be cited by number in square brackets, listed in the order first cited, and include a DOI or PMID.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of eight tables and figures combined is allowed. Figures must be uploaded separately, and tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript following the References. Each figure requires a legend at the end of the manuscript after the References, figures must be labeled sequentially as Figure 1, Figure 2, and so on, and tables must be provided as editable text on separate pages.
Case Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Case Reports. The abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 350 words. The abstract must be unstructured. Case Reports must include a "Level of Evidence:" heading after the abstract.
Manuscript
Case Reports are generally limited to 2,500 words excluding abstract, text boxes, figure captions, tables, and references. The manuscript must contain the section headings INTRODUCTION, THE CASE, and DISCUSSION, and the Introduction must mention the literature search strategy. After the abstract and level of evidence, include a text box with the titles "The case:" and "Lessons learned:", with up to 3 black-dot bullet points under each title and no abbreviations, and add a "Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process" section before the References if such tools were used.
References
Case Reports may include up to 30 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style 11th Edition. References must include a DOI or PMID, be cited in the text by number in square brackets before the period, and be numbered in the reference list in order of appearance.
Figures & Tables
Case Reports may include a maximum of 3 tables and only the number of figures and illustrations logically required to illustrate the case. Figures must be uploaded separately and tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript following the References. A legend must be provided for each figure at the end of the manuscript following the References, figures must be labeled "Figure 1," "Figure 2," and so on without titles in the uploaded files, and tables must be editable text with each table starting on a separate page.
Technical Note: Video Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required.
Manuscript
Manuscript text must be divided into clearly defined sections with brief headings for each subsection. Include a maximum of six keywords after the abstract and add a "Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process" section before the references if such tools were used.
References
References must follow AMA Manual of Style 11th Edition. References must be cited by number in square brackets, numbered in reference-list order of first appearance in the text, and include a DOI or PMID.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately with legends at the end of the manuscript after the references, tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript after the references, and the video component must be included for this article type. Each figure and illustration must be submitted as a separate file, each table must start on a separate page and be editable text rather than an image, and figure and table titles must not contain abbreviations.
Current Techniques
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript is generally 1,000 words excluding abstract, text boxes, figure captions, tables, and references. Manuscript must contain the section headings INTRODUCTION, THE TECHNIQUE, CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES, and Current Techniques must include in THE TECHNIQUE section surgical indications and contraindications, treatment options, outcomes with mid- and/or long-term outcome, and complications. A still image from the video must appear directly after the abstract, a text box headed "Title:" must follow the abstract and still image with 3-5 black-dot bullet points and no abbreviations, up to six keywords must appear immediately after the abstract, and an AI disclosure statement must be included before the References if generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in writing.
References
References are limited to a maximum of 10. References must follow AMA Manual of Style 11th Edition. References must use numbered square-bracket citations in text, be listed in order of appearance, and include a DOI or PMID.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately with legends placed at the end of the manuscript after the References, and tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript after the References. Each figure must have a legend, figures must be labeled sequentially without titles in the uploaded files, and tables must be provided as editable text with each table starting on a separate page.
Novel Techniques
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Manuscript text is generally limited to 1,000 words excluding abstract, text boxes, figure captions, tables, and references. Manuscript must include the section headings INTRODUCTION, THE TECHNIQUE, CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES, and Novel Techniques must include in THE TECHNIQUE section treatment options, surgical indications and contraindications, current surgical techniques, novelty of the new technique including advantages and disadvantages, and outcome of the novel technique. After the abstract and still image, include text boxes titled "Title" and "Advantages and disadvantages:" with 3–5 bullet points starting with a black dot and no abbreviations, and add a "Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process" section before the references if such tools were used.
References
References are limited to a maximum of 10. References must follow AMA style. Cite references by number in square brackets in text, list them in order of appearance, and include a DOI or PMID for each reference.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately and tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript following the references. Include a still image from the video directly after the abstract text and provide figure legends at the end of the manuscript following the references.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required.
Manuscript
Letter to the Editor manuscripts are usually fewer than 500 words. The manuscript must include a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the References if such tools were used.
References
Letters to the Editor may include a maximum of 15 references. References must follow AMA Manual of Style 11th Edition. References must be cited by number in square brackets in text, listed in order of first appearance, and include a DOI or PMID.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately and tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript following the References. Each figure must have a legend at the end of the manuscript following the References.
Consensus Statement
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 350 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Introduction/Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, and the Results section must include the level of consensus achieved.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be about 6,000 words excluding the abstract, figure captions, tables, and references. Manuscript must contain the section headings INTRODUCTION, METHODS, RESULTS, DISCUSSION, and CONCLUSION. Manuscript must include up to six keywords after the abstract, a text box titled "What are the new findings?" after the abstract with no more than six black-dot bullet points and no abbreviations, and a "Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process" section before the references when such tools were used.
References
References are limited to 100. References must follow AMA Manual of Style 11th Edition. References must be cited by number in square brackets, listed in the order of first appearance, and include a DOI or PMID.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 6 tables and/or figures may be included. Figures must be uploaded separately and tables must be placed at the end of the manuscript following the references. Each figure requires a legend at the end of the manuscript after the references, figures and tables must not have titles containing abbreviations, and tables must be provided as editable text.
Recent Publications
Arciero Technique for Anatomic Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction of Knee Following Femoral Nailing: A Current Technique
N. Nizaj, Jimmy Joseph Meleppuram, Hamdi Nizar Ahamed, R. Ananthakrishnan, Akhil Mathew Jacob, Ayyappan V. Nair, Sanil Sathyadasan, Prince Shanavas Khan
10.1016/j.jisako.2026.101157
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Assessment of OpenEvidence Responses to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Moses K.D. El Kayali, Erika M. Neumann, Stephen Fahy, Benjamin Bartek, Stephan Oehme, Alan Getgood, Tobias Jung, Danko Dan Milinkovic
10.1016/j.jisako.2026.101160
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Short Term Outcomes Following Reconstruction or Direct Repair of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Sashrik Sribhashyam, Grayson M. Talaski, Shahabeddin Yazdanpanah, Matthew S. Smith, Andrew S. Cuthbert, Jennifer L. Vanderbeck, J. Brett Goodloe
10.1016/j.jisako.2026.101153
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Oblique incision is associated with lower sensory loss compared with vertical incision for hamstring harvest in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Chulayut Yuwarungsikul, Potsawat Veerathumjumras, Natakrit Ratanachai, Napatpong Thamrongskulsiri, Danaithep Limskul, Thanathep Tanpowpong, Somsak Kuptniratsaikul, Thun Itthipanichpong
10.1016/j.jisako.2026.101154
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Basic Research on Intrameniscal Injection as a Direct Treatment for Knee Meniscal Pathology
Ziyang Zhang, Takashi Kanamoto, Masaharu Aihara, Satoshi Yamakawa, Teruki Yokoyama, Akira Tsujii, Kosuke Ebina, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Ken Nakata
10.1016/j.jisako.2026.101158
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Rapid publication through a continuous online publication model using Article-Based Publishing as of 2024. Authors are asked to return proof corrections within two days after acceptance. Accepted articles are made available online as soon as possible after acceptance as Journal Pre-proofs.
Reformat to Journal of ISAKOS Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Article Publishing Charge: USD 2000 for full length articles and USD 850 for short articles, excluding taxes. A 20% discount is available for eligible ISAKOS member corresponding authors.
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