PubMed + PMCOpen access
SICOT-J
Explicitly publishes review articles and surgical techniques.
JIF 2.3Decision n/r
Orthopaedics & Trauma journals
7 launch-database journals currently tagged for orthopaedics & trauma. This is a curated starting point, not an exhaustive list of every eligible journal.
PubMed + PMCOpen access
Innovative Surgical Sciences
Cross-specialty surgical scope is unusually compatible with hybrid trauma/reconstructive work.
JIF 1.230 days
MEDLINE + PubMed + PMCOpen access
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
Direct trauma scope including chest injuries, techniques and reviews; MEDLINE indexed.
JIF 1.94 days
MEDLINE + PubMedOpen access
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (Hong Kong)
Welcomes reviews and surgical techniques; MEDLINE indexed.
JIF 1.8Decision n/r
PubMed + PMCOpen access
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma
Trauma-focused orthopaedic journal and practical PubMed-indexed backup.
JIF n/a81 days
PubMed + PMCOpen access
OTA International
Pure orthopaedic-trauma readership; rib content is less typical.
JIF n/aDecision n/r
PubMed + PMCOpen access
Annals of Medicine & Surgery
Broad PubMed-indexed surgical fallback with trainee-friendly positioning.
JIF 1.6Decision n/r