ISSN: 1758-4272

International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology

Osteochondral Fracture: Impact Factor

An osteochondral fracture occurs when a piece of the smooth surface at the end of the bone actually fractures. It occurs in the joint when the articular cartilage and some of the underlying bone become detached from the bone itself and become fractured. If the fracture remains in place it is considered stable, but if it breaks apart it is labeled as unstable. Unstable fractures can move in the joint and cause pain as well as other symptoms. These fragments, or loose bodies, can vary in size. This injury usually occurs in young people or adolescents because of the bone being softer and more likely to fracture in this way. The issue of impact of the journal is assessed by dividing the amount of citations for the current year to the proposed items revealed in this journal during the previous two years.    

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