Special Issue on Challenges and Complications of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics is a specialty dealing with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. It uses both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat acute injuries, congenital and acquired disorders and chronic arthritic or overuse conditions of the bones, joints and their associated soft tissues, degenerative diseases, infections and tumors.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Challenges and Complications of Orthopedic Surgery. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Arthroscopy
• Herniated disk surgery
• Hip surgery
• Knee surgery
• Osteotomy
• Foot and ankle injuries
• Spine surgery
• Vertebroplasty
• Fracture care and trauma
• Joint replacement

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Challenges and Complications of Orthopedic Surgery” should be selected during your submission.

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For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at

ojo@scirp.org.