Survey Study articles present data collected from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions.
(Note: Studies on the topic of education and/or residency should be submitted instead to the AOA Critical Issues in Education channel of JBJS Open Access.)
- 2500-word limit
- ≤5 tables and/or figures total
- Structured abstract
If you have an idea for a Survey Study article but are unsure if it is a good fit for the JBJS audience and will meet publication criteria, complete our Editorial Proposal Form.

