Case Reports in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery is a specialized section of the Orthopedic Surgery Case Reports Journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed case reports and case series related to disorders of the shoulder and elbow. This section aims to advance clinical knowledge, improve surgical techniques, and share real-world experiences in the management of complex, rare, and challenging shoulder and elbow conditions.
Scope and Focus
This journal section focuses on the diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical management, postoperative outcomes, rehabilitation strategies, and complication management of shoulder and elbow disorders. Special emphasis is placed on innovative surgical approaches, complex trauma, revision surgeries, sports-related injuries, and conditions requiring multidisciplinary care.
Areas of Interest
The journal welcomes submissions in, but not limited to, the following areas:
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Shoulder and elbow fractures and dislocations
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Rotator cuff injuries and reconstruction
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Shoulder instability and labral pathology
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Elbow instability, stiffness, and contractures
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Arthroscopic and open shoulder and elbow procedures
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Sports-related shoulder and elbow injuries
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Degenerative and inflammatory joint disorders
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Nerve injuries around the shoulder and elbow
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Pediatric and adolescent shoulder and elbow conditions
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Revision surgery and management of failed procedures
Types of Manuscripts Accepted
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Case reports
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Case series
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Clinical images in shoulder and elbow surgery
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Rare and unusual shoulder or elbow conditions
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Novel surgical techniques and arthroscopic innovations
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Complication management and salvage procedures
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Rehabilitation outcomes and return-to-function reports
Clinical and Educational Value
This section emphasizes case-based learning and practical clinical insights. Authors are encouraged to highlight diagnostic challenges, decision-making rationale, surgical pearls, intraoperative findings, postoperative rehabilitation, and long-term functional outcomes to enhance educational value for practicing surgeons.
Peer Review and Publication
All manuscripts submitted to Case Reports in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific quality, ethical integrity, and clinical relevance. Accepted articles are published under the Orthopedic Surgery Case Reports Journal with open access, enabling rapid and global dissemination of knowledge.
Why Publish With Us?
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Dedicated focus on shoulder and elbow subspecialty
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Rapid, transparent, and fair peer-review process
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Open-access publication model for maximum visibility
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Emphasis on surgical techniques and clinical outcomes
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Strong educational value for orthopedic surgeons and trainees
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.
