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Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (KSSTA) is the official clinical journal of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA). It publishes peer-reviewed research in knee surgery, sports trauma surgery and arthroscopy, including diagnosis, management, basic research, and at least one review article in each issue.

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Impact Factor 5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0942-2056
eISSN 1433-7347
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access article publication charge (APC) applies; funding coverage may be available through institutions or funder agreements.

Submission Instructions

Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be limited to 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must be divided into Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must contain the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a funding statement, and documentation of any large language model use in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript.
References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets, and the reference list must be alphabetized by the first author's last name and numbered consecutively.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text unless manuscript file size causes upload problems. Figures and tables must have legends or captions and be numbered using Arabic numerals.
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Recent Publications

Issue Information

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10.1002/ksa.70415
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Platelet‐rich plasma provides modest but durable functional benefit over corticosteroid for rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

Chulayut Yuwarungsikul, Krit Phisalaphong, Napatpong Thamrongskulsiri, Danaithep Limskul, Thanathep Tanpowpong, Somsak Kuptniratsaikul, Thun Itthipanichpong

10.1002/ksa.70416
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No differences between medial opening and lateral closing wedge high tibial osteotomies to correct coronal alignment or cumulative rates of conversion to knee arthroplasty: A systematic review with meta‐analysis

Catarina Pinto, Eluana Gomes, Cristina Valente, Leonard Maier, Diego Delgado, Mikel Sanchez, Renato Andrade, João Espregueira‐Mendes

10.1002/ksa.70400
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Better functional scores at 5 years following TKA with unrestricted kinematic alignment using medial‐pivot versus ultracongruent implants

Emmanuel Marchetti, Lison Bulle, Antoine Combes, Loïc Laurendon, Roger Badet

10.1002/ksa.70382
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Automated data extraction for systematic reviews using GPT‐5.2 and Google Gemini Pro 3: A dual‐large language model approach in orthopaedic research

Prushoth Vivekanantha, Harjind Kahlon, Oluwatoba T. Balogun, Marc Daniel Bouchard, Darren de Sa, Olufemi R. Ayeni, Jeffrey Kay

10.1002/ksa.70412
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Frequently asked questions

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Is a cover letter required?

A submission letter is mentioned for reviewer suggestions and for transparency on reuse of material and unpublished material by the corresponding author.

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Open access article publication charge (APC) applies; funding coverage may be available through institutions or funder agreements.

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Research Topics

Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty Shoulder Injury and Treatment Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Sports injuries and prevention Tendon Structure and Treatment Foot and Ankle Surgery Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Hip disorders and treatments Bone fractures and treatments Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments Anesthesia and Pain Management Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions Bone and Joint Diseases Occupational Health and Performance Blood transfusion and management Trauma Management and Diagnosis