Orthoplastic Surgery Volume 15

Journal Aims:

Orthoplastic Surgery aims to cater to the needs of surgeons worldwide whose primary focus is on limb salvage and reconstruction. The journal targets readers including physicians and therapists involved in the care of upper and lower extremities affected by trauma, tumor, sepsis, and congenital differences. The primary objectives of the journal are as follows:

1. Promote Teamwork: Orthoplastic Surgery seeks to foster collaboration and teamwork among professionals involved in limb salvage and reconstruction, encouraging a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
2. Provide State-of-the-Art Perspective: The journal aims to offer a state-of-the-art perspective on extremity salvage, presenting the latest advancements and consensus in the field.

Journal Scope:

Orthoplastic Surgery encompasses a wide range of topics related to extremity salvage and reconstruction. The content is tailored to appeal to a diverse readership, including general surgeons, trauma surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and other specialists in relevant disciplines. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Trauma, Tumor, and Infection: The journal covers various clinical conditions such as trauma, tumor, infection, and the treatment of the dysvascular and diabetic foot.
2. Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation (VCA): Advances in VCA, particularly focusing on the upper extremity, are highlighted as VCA involves a multidisciplinary effort.
3. Reconstructive Microsurgery: The journal features advancements in reconstructive microsurgery as they relate to extremity care, including supermicrosurgery, robotic microsurgery, and lymphatic microsurgery.
4. Technology Advances: Orthoplastic Surgery also highlights technological innovations such as osseointegration, prosthetics, and targeted muscle reinnervation, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the Orthoplastic field.

Overall, Orthoplastic Surgery aspires to become a prominent platform for disseminating knowledge and advancing extremity care. It aims to attract diverse content dedicated to limb reconstruction, appealing to multiple stakeholders in the field and serving as a think tank for continuous advances in extremity care.

Volume 15: Pages 1-24 (March 2024)