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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Subject
Orthopedics, Surgery
Impact Factor
2.8
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Closed
ISSN
1067-151X
eISSN
1940-5480
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Hybrid open access option upon acceptance; if open access is declined, the article is published free of charge. Current hybrid open access rates are provided through Wolters Kluwer author services.
Submission Instructions
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Standard Review
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A 200-word abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript is limited to 4000 words. Manuscript must use a narrative structure and must not follow an Introduction–Methods–Results–Discussion format. Content generated by artificial intelligence is not permitted.
References
References are limited to 40. References must be cited and listed in numeric order, with all author names listed for up to six authors and the first three authors followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 16 total tables or figure images is allowed. Figures must be uploaded separately and must not be embedded in the manuscript, and figure legends must appear on a new page after the references. Figures and tables must be ordered consecutively as cited in the text and include legends or titles that allow them to stand alone without reference to the main text.
Research Article
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A 300-word abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript is limited to 4000 words. Manuscript must follow the traditional format of Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. AI-generated content is not permitted.
References
References are limited to 40. References must be cited and listed in numeric order, with up to six authors listed in full and seven or more authors shortened to the first three authors followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
There may be no more than 16 total tables or figure images. Figures must be uploaded separately rather than embedded in the manuscript, and figure legends must appear on a new page after the references. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and include stand-alone legends or titles with abbreviations defined.
Surgical Technique
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required and must be 200 words. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 4000 words. Manuscript should be structured with introduction of the clinical problem and procedure, patient selection including indications and contraindications, surgical technique with video, pearls based on authors' experience, postoperative care or rehabilitation, and summary outcome data. Submission must include a related video, and content generated by artificial intelligence is not permitted.
References
References are limited to 40. References must be cited and listed in numeric order, with all author names listed for up to six authors and the first three authors followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Articles are limited to 8 total tables or figure images. Figures must be uploaded separately rather than embedded in the manuscript, with figure legends included in the manuscript on a new page after the references. Figures and tables must be ordered as cited in the text and include standalone legends or titles that define abbreviations.
Training Room
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A 300-word abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript is limited to 4000 words. Research articles must use a traditional research format, while review articles must use a narrative expert review format. AI-generated content is not permitted.
References
References are limited to 40. References must be cited and listed in numeric order, with up to six authors listed in full and seven or more authors listed as the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 16 total tables or figure images is allowed. Figures must be uploaded separately and not embedded in the manuscript, and figure legends must appear on a new page after the references. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited and include legends or titles that define abbreviations so each item can stand alone.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Letters to the Editor.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor must not exceed 500 words. Content generated by artificial intelligence is not permitted.
References
Letters to the Editor may include no more than 10 references. References must be cited and listed in numeric order, with up to six authors listed in full and seven or more authors abbreviated to the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately and not embedded in the manuscript. Figures and tables must include legends or titles, be ordered consecutively as cited in the text, and be understandable without referring back to the text for abbreviations.
Aaos Appropriate Use Criteria Summary
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Content generated by artificial intelligence is not permitted.
References
References must be cited and listed in numeric order, with all author names listed for up to six authors and the first three authors followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately and not embedded in the manuscript, with figure legends included in the manuscript on a new page after the references. Figures and tables must be ordered as cited in the text and include stand-alone legends or titles that define abbreviations without requiring reference to the main text.
Aaos Auc Case Study
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Content generated by artificial intelligence is not permitted.
References
References must be listed in numeric order at the end of the text and cited in numeric order throughout, listing all authors for works with up to six authors and the first three authors followed by et al for works with seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript, with figure legends placed on a new page after the references, and each table must begin on a new page. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text and include legends or titles that define abbreviations so each item can stand alone.
Aaos Clinical Practice Guideline Summary
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Content generated by artificial intelligence is not permitted.
References
References must be listed in numeric order as cited in the text, with all authors named for works with up to six authors and the first three authors followed by et al for works with seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately and not embedded in the manuscript, with figure legends included in the manuscript on a new page after the references. Figures and tables must be ordered as cited in the text and include legends or titles that allow them to stand alone without referring back to the text.
Aaos Cpg Case Study
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Content generated by artificial intelligence is not permitted.
References
References must be cited and listed in numeric order, with all author names listed for up to six authors and the first three authors followed by et al for seven or more authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately and not embedded in the manuscript, with each figure submitted as a separate file and multi-panel figures submitted as individual parts. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order cited, include standalone legends or titles with abbreviations defined, and figure legends must appear on a new page after the references.
Recent Publications
Gathering Orthobiologic Real-World Evidence Using Registries and Biorepositories: Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons-Biologic Association Symposium November, 2022: Erratum
Shane A. Shapiro, Mine S. Çiçek, Daniel B. F. Saris, Reagan Bayer, Jason L. Dragoo
10.5435/jaaos-d-26-00406
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Modern Approaches and Time-Tested Methods in Managing Congenital Scoliosis in Children: Erratum
Jaysson T. Brooks, Moanes Shalabi, Charlie Johnston
10.5435/jaaos-d-26-00407
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Microbiological Differences Among Age Groups in Patients Diagnosed With Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Database Analysis of 2,392 Patients: Erratum
Seper Ekhtiari, Franka Mai, Taner Karlidag, Michael Ade-Conde, Thorsten Gehrke, Mustafa Citak
10.5435/jaaos-d-26-00454
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Nutritional Optimization in Spine Surgery: A Review of Its Implications for Postoperative Recovery and Outcomes
Mitchell K. Ng, Leonidas E. Mastrokostas, Paul G. Mastrokostas, Abigail Razi, Arie Monas, Jad Bou Monsef, Afshin E. Razi, Reza Jazayeri
10.5435/jaaos-d-25-00757
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Can Computed Tomography Hounsfield Units Predict Distal Humerus Fracture Mechanical Complications?
Garrett W. Esper, Jessica L. Kurtz, Natalie H. Vu, Kenneth A. Egol
10.5435/jaaos-d-26-00191
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Frequently asked questions
What are the publication costs?
Hybrid open access is optional upon acceptance; if open access is declined, publication is free of charge.
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