Survey Study

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. We will route it to the relevant JBJS editor and they will respond, typically within 30 days.