The Case Reports in Polytrauma and Musculoskeletal Injuries section of the Orthopedic Surgery Case Reports Journal focuses on the comprehensive management of patients sustaining multiple traumatic injuries involving the musculoskeletal system. This section highlights complex clinical scenarios where orthopedic injuries coexist with life-threatening systemic trauma, requiring coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
Polytrauma patients often present with fractures, soft-tissue injuries, vascular and nerve involvement, and associated injuries to the head, chest, abdomen, or pelvis. Case reports in this section provide valuable insights into early resuscitation, damage control orthopedics, timing of definitive fixation, complication management, and long-term functional recovery.
Scope of This Section
We welcome case reports and case series including, but not limited to:
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Polytrauma with multiple fractures
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Musculoskeletal injuries associated with head, thoracic, or abdominal trauma
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Pelvic and acetabular fractures in polytrauma patients
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Limb-threatening injuries and mangled extremities
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Vascular and nerve injuries associated with fractures
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Crush injuries and high-energy trauma
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Open fractures with multisystem involvement
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Polytrauma in pediatric and geriatric populations
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Fractures associated with spinal and chest injuries
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Post-traumatic musculoskeletal complications
Clinical and Management Focus Areas
Submissions are encouraged to detail:
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Initial trauma assessment and prioritization (ATLS-based approach)
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Damage control orthopedics versus early total care strategies
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Timing and sequencing of orthopedic interventions
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Temporary stabilization techniques (external fixation, traction, splints)
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Definitive fixation strategies and surgical decision-making
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Soft-tissue, vascular, and neurological injury management
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Critical care considerations and interdisciplinary coordination
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Rehabilitation planning and functional outcome assessment
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Complication prevention, recognition, and management
Article Types Accepted
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Complex polytrauma case reports
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Case series illustrating management protocols and outcomes
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Technical notes on staged orthopedic trauma care
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Salvage procedures and limb-preservation strategies
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Complication management and revision trauma surgery
Why Publish With Us
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Dedicated focus on high-complexity trauma and musculoskeletal care
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Expert peer review by trauma and orthopedic specialists
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Open-access publication for global knowledge sharing
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Rapid editorial processing and ethical review standards
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Strong academic and clinical visibility
This section serves as an essential educational resource for orthopedic trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, intensivists, and multidisciplinary trauma teams.
Online Submission
Authors are requested to submit their manuscripts using our Online Manuscript Submission Portal: https://www.orthosurgerycasereports.org/submit.html (or) may also submit via email to: editor@orthosurgerycasereports.org.
