Journal of Wrist Surgery
Scope & Guideline
Transforming patient outcomes with expert insights.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Surgical Techniques and Innovations:
The journal emphasizes the development and evaluation of new surgical techniques for wrist conditions, including arthroscopic procedures and minimally invasive approaches. - Clinical Outcomes and Patient-Centered Research:
Research focusing on patient-reported outcomes, satisfaction, and complications related to wrist surgeries is a core area, helping to improve clinical practices. - Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Wrist:
Studies exploring the anatomical and biomechanical aspects of wrist structures and their implications for surgical interventions are frequently published. - Management of Wrist Injuries and Disorders:
The journal covers a wide range of wrist injuries and disorders, including fractures, ligament injuries, and degenerative conditions, providing insights into effective management strategies. - Comparative Effectiveness Research:
Comparative studies evaluating different treatment modalities for wrist conditions, including surgical versus non-surgical options, are a significant focus.
Trending and Emerging
- Arthroscopic Techniques and Innovations:
There is a growing trend towards the use of arthroscopic techniques for a variety of wrist conditions, reflecting advancements in minimally invasive surgery and patient recovery outcomes. - Patient-Reported Outcomes and Quality of Life:
An increasing emphasis on understanding patient-reported outcomes and their impact on quality of life post-surgery indicates a shift towards more patient-centered research. - Biomechanical Studies Related to Surgical Outcomes:
Research exploring the biomechanics of wrist surgery and its relationship to surgical outcomes is gaining traction, providing valuable insights for improving surgical techniques. - Management of Complex Wrist Conditions:
Emerging studies focusing on complex conditions such as Kienbock's disease and scaphoid nonunions highlight a trend towards addressing challenging clinical scenarios with innovative treatment strategies. - Telemedicine and Virtual Care in Orthopedics:
The integration of telemedicine in wrist surgery care, particularly in the context of post-operative follow-ups and patient education, is becoming increasingly relevant.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Open Surgical Techniques:
There has been a noticeable decrease in publications focusing on traditional open surgical methods, as the trend shifts towards more minimally invasive techniques and arthroscopy. - General Wrist Anatomy Studies:
Research focused solely on general wrist anatomy without direct clinical application or surgical relevance has become less prominent, with a preference for studies that connect anatomy to surgical outcomes. - Basic Science Research without Clinical Correlation:
Basic science studies that do not have a direct application or relevance to clinical practice are appearing less frequently, as the journal prioritizes research with practical implications.
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