Aims and Scope

Aims

The journal aims to serve as a high-quality scientific platform for disseminating clinical and basic research in the fields of orthopedics, traumatology, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Through a rigorous peer-review and open-access publication model, the journal seeks to:

  • Advance scientific knowledge and clinical practice in orthopedics within Indonesia and the broader Southeast Asian region.

  • Facilitate the dissemination of research that contributes to clinical decision-making, surgical innovation, health policy development, and technological advancements in orthopedic care.

  • Connect clinicians, orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitation professionals, researchers, and health-technology innovators to share emerging evidence, best practices, and challenges in the musculoskeletal field.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, case reports, reviews, and systematic analyses covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Musculoskeletal disorders—diagnosis, management, prevention, and clinical outcomes involving bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

  2. Orthopedic and trauma surgery—fracture management, joint reconstruction, arthroplasty, pediatric orthopedics, and geriatric orthopedics.

  3. Musculoskeletal oncology—bone and soft-tissue tumors, clinical and surgical management, pathology studies.

  4. Orthopedic technology and innovation—implants, prosthetics, biomaterials, 3D-printed devices, surgical navigation, robotics, and digital health applications.

  5. Musculoskeletal rehabilitation—post-operative rehabilitation, physiotherapy, mobility restoration, sports injury prevention and management.

  6. Epidemiology and health systems—patient outcomes, quality of life, health-economics, and orthopedic service delivery models.

  7. Basic and translational science—biomechanics, tissue engineering, bone biology, regenerative medicine, and experimental musculoskeletal research.

  8. Ethics, policy, and global health issues—resource-limited settings, patient safety, and ethical considerations in orthopedic practice.

Language and Submission Policy

Manuscripts may be submitted in English (preferred) or Bahasa Indonesia, following the journal’s formatting guidelines. All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific integrity, quality, and relevance for both local and international audiences.