The Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics will cease to be published by SpringerOpen as of December 31, 2023. The journal will continue in cooperation with Wiley. Please see https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21971153 for information regarding the new publisher and submission process. SpringerOpen will continue to host an archive of all articles previously published in the journal and all articles published in the journal during its time with SpringerOpen will remain fully searchable via the SpringerOpen website. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics is an international journal that aims to bridge the gap between orthopaedic basic science and the clinics, and publishes papers across the entire orthopaedics field, including basic science and clinical research studies. The journal also welcomes translational and epidemiological studies, across all aspects of musculoskeletal disorders. It is the official Open Access journal of ESSKA, the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy. The journal ensures rapid peer-review and publication of high quality papers.