Aims and Scope of Cartilage
Cartilage is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal that covers research in the field of sports medicine, especially the musculoskeletal system with particular attention to cartilage repair, function, and degeneration. The editor-in-chief is Roy D. Altman. It was established in 2010 and is currently published by SAGE Publications on behalf of the International Cartilage Repair Society. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 

3.7
Eigenfactor 

0.001 - 0.005
H-Index 

42
Impact Factor 

< 5
SJR 

Q1Biomedical Engineering

SNIP 

1.54
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Cartilage Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 2010 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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A Comprehensive Review of Auto- and Allogeneic Chondrocyte Transplantation in Animals and Humans From 1965 to 2025.
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- 14 Oct 2025
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FKBP38 Alleviates Osteoarthritis Progression by Inhibiting Chondrocyte Senescence.
- 5 Oct 2025
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Non-Operative Management for Osteochondral Lesions of the Tibial Plafond Results in Minor Improvements of Patient-Reported Outcomes: A 2-Year Prospective Follow-Up Study.
- 27 Sep 2025
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The Effect of Different Saline Suspension Height on Injured Articular Cartilage During Arthroscopic Surgery.
- 25 Sep 2025
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Equine Bone Marrow-Derived MSCs and Their EVs Exhibit Different Immunomodulatory Effects on Cartilage Explants in an In Vitro Osteoarthritis Model.
- 25 Sep 2025
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A Comprehensive Review of Auto- and Allogeneic Chondrocyte Transplantation in Animals and Humans From 1965 to 2025.
- 22 Oct 2025
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High Variability in Return-to-Sport Assessment After Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation of the Knee: A Systematic Review
- 14 Oct 2025
- CARTILAGE
FKBP38 Alleviates Osteoarthritis Progression by Inhibiting Chondrocyte Senescence.
- 5 Oct 2025
- Cartilage
Non-Operative Management for Osteochondral Lesions of the Tibial Plafond Results in Minor Improvements of Patient-Reported Outcomes: A 2-Year Prospective Follow-Up Study.
- 27 Sep 2025
- Cartilage
The Effect of Different Saline Suspension Height on Injured Articular Cartilage During Arthroscopic Surgery.
- 25 Sep 2025
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Equine Bone Marrow-Derived MSCs and Their EVs Exhibit Different Immunomodulatory Effects on Cartilage Explants in an In Vitro Osteoarthritis Model.
- 25 Sep 2025
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