Manuscripts (including the introduction, methods, and much discussion) can be started before the study is completed. Please consult the senior author about the intended journal and follow their specific submission guidelines. This page highlights commonly used journals, offering links to instructions, references, and submission templates. It is essential to avoid plagiarism in any submission.
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Selecting Your Journal
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The senior author or principal investigator should select the target journal. Below is a list of commonly used journals for orthopaedic clinical research. Be sure to carefully review each journal's website for formatting requirements and reference guidelines.
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It is essential to have a target journal in mind before writing your manuscript.
Author Instructions and References
It is recommended that you use EndNote to manage your references effectively. You can download EndNote for free through the Duke Library using the following link. Click "Download EndNote" and follow the instructions for either Mac or PC.
- After downloading the EndNote style for your selected journal, open the file, click "File," then choose "Save As" and give the file your desired journal name.
- Reopen Microsoft Word, go to the "EndNote" tab, select "Style," and then "Select Another Style." This will allow you to find and apply the downloaded EndNote style.
1. General Orthopaedics (All Subspecialties):
a. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS)
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
b. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR)
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
c. JAAOS
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
d. Bone and Joint Journal (BJJ)
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
e. JOR
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
f. Orthopaedics
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
2. Arthroplasty:
a. Journal of Arthroplasty
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
b. Arthroplasty Today
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
3. Foot/Ankle:
a. Foot and Ankle International (FAI)
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
b. Foot and Ankle Surgery
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
4. Hand/Upper Extremity/Shoulder:
a. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES)
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
b. Journal of Hand Surgery
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
c. Hand
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
d. Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
5. Oncology:
a. BMC Cancer
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
b. Journal of Surgical Oncology
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
6. Pediatrics:
a. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics (JPO)
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
b. Journal of Children’s Orthopaedics
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
c. Spine Deformity
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
d. Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (JPOSNA)
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
7. Spine:
a. Spine
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
b. JOR Spine
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
c. Global Spine Journal
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
8. Sports:
a. American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM)
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
b. Arthroscopy
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
c. Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
d. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM)
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
e. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
f. Journal of Knee Surgery
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
9. Trauma:
a. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
b. Injury
i. Author Instructions
ii. EndNote Style Download for References
Manuscript Formatting Guidelines
To ensure your manuscript is formatted correctly, please follow the author instructions for your target journal. Below are helpful links to formatting guidelines for title pages, cover letters, and manuscript preparation templates:
- Title Page Guidelines
- Cover Letter Guidelines
- Manuscript Template (primarily for retrospective clinical research)
Review each journal's requirements to ensure your submission meets their formatting standards.
Avoiding Plagiarism
Preventing plagiarism is essential before submitting any manuscript. Even when citing references, it’s crucial to ensure the wording used is original to maintain academic integrity. To assist in identifying potential issues, Duke offers a license for iThenticate, a reliable plagiarism detection tool. Additionally, apps like Novus Scan (available on the Mac App Store) can help detect problematic content before submission.