Journal profile · Medicine-Surgery
Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia
ISSN 1888-4415 · eISSN 1988-8856 · Elsevier · Spain
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Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia: fully open access; APC about USD 1,430; median 91 days to acceptance (115 articles, last 24 months); 164 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia is published by Elsevier. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Bone fractures and treatments, Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty and Foot and Ankle Surgery, together about 30.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Surgery. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Spanish Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (RECOT) is the official scientific journal of the Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT). The journal provides an international forum for the dissemination of high-quality research and clinical knowledge in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.RECOT aims to advance scientific and technical knowledge across the specialty, encompassing clinical practice; basic, applied and translational research; and the study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders in both adult and pediatric populations.The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, clinical practice guidelines and other relevant scientific contributions. It promotes scientific discussion, continuing professional education, and the exchange of knowledge and experience among orthopaedic surgeons, traumatologists, researchers and other healthcare professionals involved in musculoskeletal care, with the aim of improving clinical practice and fostering research and innovation internationally.RECOT is published exclusively in English. Manuscripts may be submitted in English or Spanish; accepted manuscripts submitted in Spanish will be translated into English for publication.RECOT has an independent Editorial Board composed of recognized experts in the specialty, and all scientific manuscripts are subject to double-anonymized peer review.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Medicine-Surgery
Editor-in-chief Mario Herrera-PerezPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Spain 29, Switzerland 3 (32 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Bone fractures and treatmentsMedicine13.8%
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplastyMedicine8.4%
- Foot and Ankle SurgeryMedicine7.8%
- Orthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationMedicine6.6%
- Total Knee Arthroplasty OutcomesMedicine5.9%
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniquesMedicine4.7%
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesMedicine4.6%
- Orthopedic Infections and TreatmentsMedicine4.6%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery | Q3 | 354/597 | — |
| Orthopedics and Sports Medicine | Q3 | 231/340 | — |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.4LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 1.3Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.28LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.53LetPub ·
- h-index
- 23OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 189OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.28OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,638 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 118 | 118 | 306 |
| 2025 | 164 | 164 | 687 |
| 2024 | 161 | 161 | 867 |
| 2023 | 163 | 163 | 838 |
| 2022 | 166 | 166 | 806 |
| 2021 | 166 | 166 | 837 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
91 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 62 days – 139 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 99 days (115 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 191 days
- Sample
- 115 articles with submission and acceptance dates (368 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 51 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 94 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 54 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 1,430 | Yes | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,430 / EUR 1,340 / GBP 1,140 / JPY 176,780 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare7 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- AMA
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Required
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted2, with length limits
- letters to the editorThese will be accepted exclusively as a means for readers to communicate with the authors of a RECOT article through their opinions, critiques, contributions of…Length not stated
- systematic reviewSystematic reviews may or may not use statistical methods (meta-analysis) to analyze and summarize the results of the included studies. The PRISMA guidelines sh…main text ≤ 250 words · abstract ≤ 250 words · figures and tables ≤ 6
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Authors will transfer copyright to the Society but will have the right to share their article in the same way permitted to third parties under the relevant user license, as well as certain scholarly usage rights.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Double anonymized peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. Note that this journal follows a double anonymized peer review process, and therefore submissions should not be published as a preprint befo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Bone fractures and treatments, Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatAbstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: AMA.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 1,430 (DOAJ), waivers availableFee details
- 5Expected review time91 days · Median, submission to acceptance · 115 articles, last 24 months · PubMedReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- Spain
- Language
- English, Spanish
- ISSN
- 1888-4415
- Electronic ISSN
- 1988-8856
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia
How long does peer review take at Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia?
Based on the dates recorded on 115 articles published between November 2024 and November 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 91 days (interquartile range 62–139 days); authors report an average review time of about 51 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: AMA; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Graphical abstract: Required; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia based?
Of the 32 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Spain (29) and Switzerland (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia open access, and what is the APC?
Revista Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 1,430.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-30). Last updated: .