The American Journal of Sports Medicine
Overview
The American Journal of Sports Medicine is a renowned peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of sports-related injuries and conditions. It features cutting-edge research, clinical studies, and expert opinions from leading sports medicine professionals, providing valuable insights into prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation in the field of sports medicine.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Am J Sports Med
Publisher
Sage Publications
Start
1976
End
Continuing
Frequency
Eight no. a year, 2004-
p-ISSN
0363-5465
e-ISSN
1552-3365
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Orthopedics
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 301
266
SJR / Ranks: 901
2363
CiteScore / Ranks: 1464
9.90
JIF / Ranks: 1690
4.8
Recent Articles
1.
Shi Y, Qin J, Yin E, Xu J, Chen Y, Tie K, et al.
Am J Sports Med
. 2025 Mar;
:3635465251323001.
PMID: 40088076
Background: Rotator cuff tears (RCTs) commonly lead to muscle atrophy, fibrosis, and fatty infiltration, complicating treatment. Purpose: To investigate the use of mitochondria isolated from bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC-Mito)...
2.
Mayer P, Schuster P, Schlumberger M, Leiprecht J, Immendoerfer M, Richter J, et al.
Am J Sports Med
. 2025 Mar;
:3635465251323623.
PMID: 40087814
Background: An excessive posterior tibial slope (PTS) is a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture or rerupture, and it can be managed by an anterior closing wedge high...
3.
Lu Y, Jurgensmeier K, Lamba A, Yang L, Hevesi M, Camp C, et al.
Am J Sports Med
. 2025 Mar;
:3635465251322803.
PMID: 40079334
Background: Nonoperative and operative management techniques after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury are both appropriate treatment options for selected patients. However, the subsequent development of posttraumatic knee osteoarthritis (PTOA) remains...
4.
Thorolfsson B, Winkler P, Piussi R, Snaebjornsson T, Hamrin Senorski R, Karlsson J, et al.
Am J Sports Med
. 2025 Mar;
:3635465251320415.
PMID: 40075553
Background: An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a severe condition that may affect the career of young athletes. There is limited evidence on the rate and level of return...
5.
Qiao M, Crotin R, Szymanski D
Am J Sports Med
. 2025 Mar;
:3635465251322913.
PMID: 40075552
Background: Countermovement jump (CMJ) analyses can predict ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries in professional baseball pitchers, yet a biomechanical determinant linking CMJ analytics to UCL sprains is unknown. Purpose/hypothesis: The...
6.
Al-Naseem A, Almehandi A, Ebrahim K, Al-Naseem A, Marwan Y, Alnusif N
Am J Sports Med
. 2025 Mar;
:3635465251315165.
PMID: 40072239
Background: Accurate femoral tunnel positioning is essential for successful anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Tunnel malposition can happen due to limited arthroscopic visibility as well as anatomic variance. The use...
7.
Dandu N, Hevesi M, Phillips A, Haneberg E, Elias T, Wang Z, et al.
Am J Sports Med
. 2025 Mar;
:3635465251322788.
PMID: 40071349
Background: Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is frequently indicated for recurrent lateral patellar instability. The preoperative presence and severity of a J-sign have been associated with poorer postoperative outcomes. Purpose: To...
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Lucidi G, Di Paolo S, Adravanti F, Maitan N, Dal Fabbro G, Naldi F, et al.
Am J Sports Med
. 2025 Mar;
:3635465251322795.
PMID: 40070113
Background: High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is usually performed in patients older than 50 years with medial knee osteoarthritis. However, little is known about return-to-sport (RTS) and return-to-work (RTW) rates when...
9.
Sherwood C, Grogan F, McMurry T, Funk J, Crandall J, Sills A, et al.
Am J Sports Med
. 2025 Mar;
:3635465251321005.
PMID: 40037391
Background: Concussions remain a major concern in football. A qualitative video review can provide contextual evidence supporting changes in rules and coaching techniques aimed at reducing the risk of players...
10.
The Effect of a Supratrochlear Spur on Patellofemoral Cartilage in Patients With Trochlear Dysplasia
Ackermann J, Caliskan B, Hartmann M, Vlachopoulos L, Fucentese S
Am J Sports Med
. 2025 Mar;
:3635465251323806.
PMID: 40035619
Background: The presence of a supratrochlear spur has been shown to influence outcomes in patients with trochlear dysplasia and is thought to accelerate cartilage wear. However, the current literature does...