Journal of Orthopaedic Translation

the journal of orthopaedic translation (jot) is the official peer-reviewed, open access journal of the chinese speaking orthopaedic society (csos) and the international chinese musculoskeletal research society (icmrs). it is published quarterly, in january, april, july and october, by elsevier. the journal focuses on the rapidly growing field of orthopaedic translational research. while there are a number of high quality orthopaedic journals, none are solely dedicated to the field of orthopaedic translational research. the importance of translational research is quickly being recognized by all spectrums of the scientific community, from clinicians to basic science researchers. to truly improve the health of people, scientific research on the cellular and molecular level must be utilized and applied appropriately in the clinical setting. a journal that is purely dedicated to the art of translational research is a monumental step in the advancement of musculoskeletal care by bringing cu