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Explore open access research in musculoskeletal disorders, advancing understanding and treatment of bone, joint and tissue pathologies.

Frontiers in Musculoskeletal Disorders is a multidisciplinary journal that delves into innovative approaches in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal diseases, while disseminating global solut...

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Kenneth Saag

University of Alabama at Birmingham

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Osteoporosis

Maryse Fortin

Concordia University

Canada

Specialty Chief Editor

Spine Conditions

Roberto Giacomelli

Clinical and Research Section of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy

Italy

Specialty Chief Editor

Systemic Inflammatory Joint Diseases

Yajun Ma

University of California, San Diego

United States

Specialty Chief Editor

Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

Ayse Zengin

Monash University

Australia

Associate Editor

Osteoporosis

Daniele Mauro

Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli

Italy

Associate Editor

Systemic Inflammatory Joint Diseases

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Scope

Frontiers in Musculoskeletal Disorders is a multidisciplinary journal that delves into innovative approaches in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal diseases, while disseminating global solutions for their treatment. Led by Field Chief Editor Annamaria Iagnocco from University of Turin, Frontiers in Musculoskeletal Disorders welcomes research contributions in various domains of musculoskeletal medicine, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and impactful discoveries. Topics include, but are not limited to: musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging techniques osteoporosis spine conditions systemic inflammatory joint diseases The journal's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being is evident in its focus on the understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes for individuals affected by them. By disseminating global solutions for the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, the journal supports the achievement of SDG 3's targets, such as reducing the global burden of non-communicable diseases and promoting research and development of new healthcare solutions. Manuscripts unrelated to approaches in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal diseases, or those that do not align with the journal's focus on advancing research in musculoskeletal medicine will not be considered for publication. Frontiers’ journals require that manuscripts primarily comprising computational studies of public data, must include appropriate validation. Please refer to Frontiers' standards for research methodology policy for more information. Manuscripts not adhering to these standards will not be considered. Frontiers in Musculoskeletal Disorders is dedicated to advancing developments in the field of musculoskeletal medicine by allowing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, enabling the scientific breakthroughs of the future.

Aims

Frontiers in Musculoskeletal Disorders is a multidisciplinary journal that delves into innovative approaches in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal diseases, while disseminating global solutions for their treatment.

Led by Field Chief Editor Annamaria Iagnocco from University of Turin, Frontiers in Musculoskeletal Disorders welcomes research contributions in various domains of musculoskeletal medicine, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and impactful discoveries. Topics include, but are not limited to:

musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging techniques

osteoporosis

spine conditions

systemic inflammatory joint diseases

The journal's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-being is evident in its focus on the understanding and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes for individuals affected by them. By disseminating global solutions for the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, the journal supports the achievement of SDG 3's targets, such as reducing the global burden of non-communicable diseases and promoting research and development of new healthcare solutions.

Manuscripts unrelated to approaches in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal diseases, or those that do not align with the journal's focus on advancing research in musculoskeletal medicine will not be considered for publication.

Frontiers’ journals require that manuscripts primarily comprising computational studies of public data, must include appropriate validation. Please refer to Frontiers' standards for research methodology policy for more information. Manuscripts not adhering to these standards will not be considered.

Frontiers in Musculoskeletal Disorders is dedicated to advancing developments in the field of musculoskeletal medicine by allowing unrestricted access to articles and communicating scientific knowledge to researchers and the public alike, enabling the scientific breakthroughs of the future.

Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/musculoskeletal-disorders/about

ISSN
2813-883X
Editor-in-Chief
Annamaria Iagnocco (University of Turin, Turin, Italy) — Field Chief Editor
Established
2026

Sections

  • Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/musculoskeletal-disorders/sections/musculoskeletal-diagnostic-imaging-techniques

  • Osteoporosis

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/musculoskeletal-disorders/sections/osteoporosis

  • Spine Conditions

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/musculoskeletal-disorders/sections/spine-conditions

  • Systemic Inflammatory Joint Diseases

    Official section page: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/musculoskeletal-disorders/sections/systemic-inflammatory-joint-diseases

Article types accepted

  • Original Research
  • Systematic Review
  • Methods
  • Review
  • Mini Review
  • Hypothesis and Theory
  • Perspective
  • Clinical Trial
  • Case Report
  • Classification
  • Data Report
  • Brief Research Report
  • General Commentary
  • Opinion
  • Editorial
  • Technology and Code
  • Study Protocol
  • FAIR² Data

Fees and currencies

  • Article processing charges (official)
  • - Category A: CHF 2,195 — Original Research, Systematic Review, Methods, Review, Hypothesis and Theory, Clinical Trial, Classification, Technology and Code, Study Protocol
  • - Category B: CHF 1,750 — Mini Review, Perspective, Case Report, Data Report, Brief Research Report, General Commentary, Opinion
  • - Category C: CHF 0 — Editorial
  • Currency: CHF

Fees are charged only after acceptance. Waivers and discounts are available for authors with limited funding.

Fees and waivers policy

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Peer review

  • Official peer-review process: https://www.frontiersin.org/about/peer-review

Publication ethics

  • Policies and publication ethics: https://www.frontiersin.org/guidelines/policies-and-publication-ethics

Indexing

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Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/musculoskeletal-disorders/about

Instructions for authors

Accepted article types

  • Original Research (fee category A)
  • Systematic Review (fee category A)
  • Methods (fee category A)
  • Review (fee category A)
  • Mini Review (fee category B)
  • Hypothesis and Theory (fee category A)
  • Perspective (fee category B)
  • Clinical Trial (fee category A)
  • Case Report (fee category B)
  • Classification (fee category A)
  • Data Report (fee category B)
  • Brief Research Report (fee category B)
  • General Commentary (fee category B)
  • Opinion (fee category B)
  • Editorial (fee category C)
  • Technology and Code (fee category A)
  • Study Protocol (fee category A)
  • FAIR² Data

Author guidelines

  • https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/musculoskeletal-disorders/for-authors/author-guidelines

Peer review

  • https://www.frontiersin.org/about/peer-review

Journal metrics

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Official bibliometric indicators

Citations
35
Time to decision
35
Time to publication
98

Source: official publisher page · retrieved 2026-10-16

Some values were updated by the editorial office on 2026-10-23.