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ESSKA Journals Continue to Rise in Global Rankings

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:56:00 GMT

The latest Journal Citation Reports have delivered outstanding news for the ESSKA publishing family, highlighting the growing global influence, quality and impact of the research published across our journals.

Both KSSTA and the Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics (JEO) have achieved significant milestones in 2025, reinforcing their positions among the leading publications in orthopaedics, sports medicine and traumatology research. These achievements reflect the dedication of a worldwide community of authors, reviewers, editors and readers who continually strive to advance scientific knowledge and improve patient care.

We are delighted to celebrate these remarkable results and to recognise the collective efforts that have contributed to the continued success and international reputation of both journals.

KSSTA

KSSTA has achieved a 2025 Impact Factor of 5.5.

The journal is now ranked:

#16/322 in Surgery
#8/126 in Sport Sciences
#6/146 in Orthopaedics

These results reflect the continued trust that authors, reviewers, editors and readers place in the science published in KSSTA.

We feel truly honoured by this recognition and would like to warmly congratulate everyone who has contributed to this achievement: our Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editors, Associate Editors, Editorial Board members, reviewers, authors, publisher and editorial teams.

This success is the result of a shared commitment to publishing high-quality, clinically relevant and scientifically rigorous research in knee surgery, sports traumatology and arthroscopy.

Thank you to the entire KSSTA community for making this possible.

ESSKA podcast Interview with Joaquin Moya-Angeler

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:37:00 GMT

ESSKA Times Editor and 2nd Vice President, Berte Boe interviews Joaquin Moya-Angeler about hosting ESSKA’s new Podcast in collaboration with KSSTA Journal – The Frontiers of Orthopaedic Surgery.

1. What kind of conversations did you want to create that simply do not happen in manuscripts, guidelines, or congress lecture halls?

Interestingly, the idea for the podcast came while I was preparing for the New York Marathon. Long training runs require a lot of distraction, so I ended up listening to almost every orthopaedic podcast I could find. Some had interesting formats, but I felt something was still missing.

At some point I realized that ESSKA and the KSSTA journal did not yet have a podcast, which seemed like a missed opportunity. I mentioned the idea to Juan Carlos Monllau and Michael Hirschmann, they liked it, and the brainstorming started.

The concept was simple: take key hot topics in knee surgery and bring together two experts to discuss them in an open conversational format, without slides or formal presentations.

And for the record, I did manage to finish the marathon, in part thanks to some of those podcasts, so hopefully the one we are recording may help other runners the same way.

2. What sets this podcast out amongst others?

What makes this podcast unique is its close connection with the KSSTA journal and the ESSKA scientific community. It allows us to discuss not only the science, but also the perspectives of the people shaping the field.

The format is also very structured and dynamic. Each episode includes two guests and a host, and we start with a short lightning round of yes or no questions, which often sparks interesting discussion later in the episode.

The project has also benefited from strong collaboration, including support from the KSSTA office, particularly Danai Papaioannou, guidance from Editor in Chief Michael Hirschmann, the work of podcast producer Hanna Siemaszko, and support from the ESSKA office.

3. Is the podcast science? Or social?

Ideally both. Science is serious, but conversations about science do not always have to be.

The foundation is scientific, focusing on research and clinical decision making, but the conversational format makes the discussions more accessible and engaging.

4. What has surprised you most since recording the first episodes?

What surprised me most is how natural and open the conversations become once we move away from the traditional lecture format. It reminds me of the discussion part of a congress session, where people finally say what they really think.

That is usually where experts share their experience, reflections, and sometimes different perspectives on cases or concepts, which often makes for the most interesting part of the conversation.

5. Was there a gap in the way scientific content and editorial perspectives are currently communicated that you felt a podcast could help bridge?

Yes. Scientific articles are essential but necessarily concise and structured. What is often missing is the broader editorial perspective behind the research, including why certain questions matter and how new findings are interpreted within the field.

Podcasts also make it easier to integrate these conversations into daily life. Whether driving, travelling, working out, or going for a run, people can stay connected to the conversation. I personally enjoy going for a 10k run on the weekend while listening to inspiring people discuss knee surgery with real passion.

6. If you could change one thing about how knowledge is shared in orthopaedic surgery today, what would it be, and does this podcast contribute to that change?

I would encourage scientists to focus more on quality rather than quantity of research. We produce an enormous number of studies, but what really moves the field forward is rigorous and meaningful work, not just a higher number of publications.

I also believe we need to speed up how science is communicated. The current process often involves many bureaucratic steps that slow down how quickly results reach clinicians. Ideally, surgeons should be able to focus on collecting high quality data, while journals and new technologies help streamline the analysis and dissemination of the results.

Interestingly, this is something we discuss in the podcast with Michael Hirschmann, particularly how artificial intelligence and new technologies may help reshape how scientific information is analysed and communicated.

7. Who should definitely be listening to this podcast, and who might be surprised to find they enjoy it?

Young surgeons and trainees will probably benefit the most, as they can hear directly from leading experts about how they approach clinical questions and interpret evidence.

But I believe many senior surgeons may also enjoy it, as the discussions revisit key concepts and reflect on how orthopaedics continues to evolve.

8. Who are you most excited to have on the podcast next? Who is the guest of your dreams?

If I could choose a dream guest, even historically, I would have loved to record a conversation with Michael Freeman and John Insall, two remarkable figures who made fundamental contributions to knee surgery and knee biomechanics.

So far, we have already recorded episodes with Andy Williams and Antonio Klasan, Matthieu Ollivier and Kristian Kley, and Elizaveta Kon and Laura De Girolamo. Upcoming recordings will include Michael Hirschmann and Sebastian Lustig, Juan Carlos Monllau and Jon Karlsson, and David Dejour and Peter Verdonk.

In addition, we will record several episodes during the ESSKA Congress in Prague, where we will bring together a senior and a junior profile to discuss the same topic from different perspectives. Guests will include Martin Lind, Alberto Grassi, James Robinson, Ayoosh Pareek, Reha Tandogan, Daniel Perez Prieto, Stefano Della Villa, and Romain Seil.

Overall, the goal is to invite leading figures across the different areas of knee surgery, while also giving space to younger voices who are helping shape the future of the field.

9. When will the podcast launch? And how can people listen to it?

Episodes will be available through the ESSKA website and major podcast platforms.

We hope it becomes a place where the orthopaedic community can stay connected to new ideas and conversations shaping the field.

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