Connecting the World of Sports Orthopaedics
An open-access academic platform uniting researchers, clinicians, and educators in sports orthopaedics and musculoskeletal medicine.
Who We Are
Sporthopedia is an international open-access academic platform established to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and clinical practice in sports orthopaedics and musculoskeletal medicine. We serve as a global hub where researchers, surgeons, educators, and trainees converge to share knowledge, advance surgical technique, and foster collaborative inquiry.
At Sporthopedia, we believe that access to high-quality scientific and surgical knowledge should not be constrained by geographic or institutional boundaries. Our mission is to provide an inclusive, rigorous, and freely accessible academic environment that accelerates innovation and improves patient outcomes worldwide.
Vision
To be the world's leading open-access platform for sports orthopaedic knowledge — connecting every surgeon, researcher, and educator who is committed to advancing the field.
Mission
To disseminate peer-reviewed scientific and surgical content freely, to support evidence-based practice, and to cultivate a global community of excellence in sports orthopaedics.
What We Offer
Journal of Sporthopedia
A peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal publishing original research, systematic reviews, case reports, and technical notes in sports orthopaedics and musculoskeletal medicine.
Video Journal of Sporthopedia
A peer-reviewed, open-access video publication platform where surgeons can submit, document, and disseminate high-quality operative technique videos with structured peer-reviewed commentary.
Education & Training
A dedicated educational environment providing resources, courses, and multimedia content for orthopaedic surgeons, trainees, and allied health professionals.
International Collaboration
A platform designed to facilitate cross-institutional and cross-border academic collaboration, bringing together the global sports orthopaedic community under one accessible roof.
Who Is Sporthopedia For?
Sporthopedia is designed to serve the full breadth of the sports orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medicine community:
Orthopaedic Surgeons & Sports Medicine Specialists
Access and publish peer-reviewed research and surgical technique videos.
Researchers & Scientists
A rigorous open-access venue for original research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.
Residents, Fellows & Trainees
A curated educational resource to support learning and professional development in sports orthopaedics.
Our Open Access Commitment
All content published through Sporthopedia's journals is made freely and permanently available to readers worldwide without subscription barriers. We are dedicated to the principles of open science and believe that knowledge generated through academic and clinical effort should be universally accessible — irrespective of institutional affiliation or geographic location.
"Science advances when knowledge is shared freely. We are committed to removing every barrier between research and the people who need it."
Editorial Board & Leadership
Sporthopedia is governed by an international editorial board comprising leading surgeons, researchers, and educators in sports orthopaedics. Our board members are committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity, peer review quality, and editorial independence.
Join Our Community
Sporthopedia welcomes collaboration from researchers, surgeons, institutions, and scientific societies worldwide. Whether you wish to submit a manuscript, publish a surgical video, join our editorial board, or explore partnership opportunities — we invite you to become part of the Sporthopedia community.