Nigerian Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma (NJOT)

The Nigerian Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma (NJOT) is a peer-reviewed medical journal and the official publication of the Nigerian Orthopaedic Association. It focuses on research in orthopaedics, trauma surgery, musculoskeletal medicine, rehabilitation, and related surgical sciences. The journal publishes original research articles, clinical studies, case reports, reviews, and technical notes aimed at improving the management of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. Its scope includes fracture management, spinal disorders, joint reconstruction, paediatric orthopaedics, sports injuries, limb deformities, bone infections, and trauma care systems. NJOT plays a key role in advancing orthopaedic knowledge in Nigeria and across Africa by providing a platform for surgeons, researchers, and clinicians to share evidence-based practices and innovations. It also supports residency training and postgraduate medical education in orthopaedic surgery. The journal follows a peer-review process and adheres to international ethical publishing standards. It is published in both print and online formats and is widely used in academic hospitals and teaching institutions. NJOT contributes significantly to improving trauma care and musculoskeletal health outcomes in resource-limited settings.

Nigerian Journal of Orthopaedics and Trauma (NJOT) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Orthopaedic Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Fracture Management, Spine Surgery, Joint Replacement (Arthroplasty), Paediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Bone and Joint Infections, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, fracture management, spinal disorders, joint reconstruction, paediatric orthopaedics, sports injuries, limb deformities, bone infections, trauma care systems , Online , Semiannual Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN E-ISSN: 1596-4582, Established: 2002,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE