International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing and Practices

International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing and Practices  is a peer-reviewed Online journal launched in 2023 that intends to help Nurses and Clinical staff involved in the areas of Orthopedic surgery, degenerative diseases, orthopedic implants, and trauma Care. It seeks to promote knowledge in the area of practice, literature, and education among Nurses. Journal seeks work that presents innovation and promises future research and Orthopedic nursing practice.

The journal welcomes contributions across the following topic areas:

• Musculoskeletal System & Anatomy: musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, muscle force and muscular strength, motor unit function and control, muscle spindle and proprioception, neuromuscular mechanisms in movement, and biomechanical principles in orthopedics
• Sports Injuries & Athletic Trauma: ankle sprains and ankle injuries, rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement, anterior cruciate ligament and knee injuries, ligament and tendon injuries, tension neck syndrome and cervicogenic disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome and upper extremity nerve compression, concussion and head trauma in sports, and return-to-play and prevention strategies
• Orthopedic Surgery Nursing: preoperative assessment and preparation for orthopedic surgery, shoulder surgery and rotator cuff repair, total knee replacement and arthroplasty, total hip replacement and hip arthroplasty, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, joint preservation and arthroscopic surgery, postoperative recovery and rehabilitation, and outcomes in orthopedic surgery
• Fracture Management & Trauma: fracture assessment and classification, supracondylar humeral fractures in children, clavicula and clavicle fractures, sacral insufficiency fractures, hangman’s fracture and cervical trauma, fragility fractures and osteoporotic fractures, immobilization and cast care, traction and external fixation, and fracture healing and outcomes
• Arthroscopy & Minimally Invasive Surgery: arthroscopic procedures and techniques, meniscectomy and meniscus repair, osteoarthritis management and cartilage preservation, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic assessment and treatment, diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopy, prognostic factors and outcomes, and complication prevention in arthroscopic procedures
• Orthopedic Implants & Biomaterials: orthopedic implant materials and biocompatibility, metallic biomaterials and metal alloys, bone scaffolds and regenerative materials, topology design and implant optimization, custom and patient-specific implants, implant failure and revision surgery, bioengineering approaches to implant design, and outcomes and longevity of implants
• Degenerative Orthopedic Diseases: osteoarthritis and joint degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory arthropathies, osteoporosis and bone mineral density, disc degeneration and degenerative disc disease, spondylosis and spondylolisthesis, bone metastases and cancer-related bone disease, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, and management and outcomes in degenerative disease
• Pediatric Orthopedics: pediatric orthopedic disorders and congenital conditions, bone diseases in children and adolescents, limb deformities and skeletal abnormalities, pediatric fractures and trauma, growth plate injuries and management, childhood orthopedic surgery, developmental milestones and assessment, and outcomes in pediatric orthopedic care
• Orthopedic Trauma & Complications: posttraumatic pain and complex regional pain syndrome, paresthesia and nerve injury management, paralysis and neurological complications, poikilothermia and temperature regulation, pallor and vascular compromise, Volkmann’s contracture and tissue damage, compartment syndrome and fasciotomy, and complication prevention and management
• Fracture Healing & Physiotherapy: fracture healing physiology and stages, load-bearing progression and mobilization, physical therapy and therapeutic exercise, gait training and functional mobility, joint range of motion and flexibility, strength training and conditioning, return-to-function protocols, and rehabilitation outcomes
• Hand & Upper Extremity Orthopedics: carpal tunnel syndrome and nerve compression, ganglion cysts and hand masses, bunions and forefoot deformities, hand fractures and upper extremity trauma, wrist injuries and instability, finger and thumb injuries, hand surgery and reconstruction, and outcomes in hand and upper extremity care
• Foot & Ankle Orthopedics: ankle sprains and ankle instability, heel spurs and plantar fasciitis, ankle fractures and syndesmotic injuries, arthroscopic ankle surgery, foot deformities and correction, achilles tendon injuries and repair, foot pain and plantar disorders, and outcomes in foot and ankle care