Orthopedics calls for papers / publications

Call for Papers: Foot & Ankle Specialist

 Foot & Ankle Specialist (FAS) is a bimonthly journal that offers peer-reviewed content with a practice-based application for caregivers who specialize in foot and ankle care. This educational journal covers the latest techniques and advancements in foot and ankle treatment through technical articles, case studies, practice-based content and articles that address treatment dilemmas.
FAS serves as a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the advancement of foot and ankle care. Primary audiences for FAS include podiatrists and orthopaedists specializing in foot and ankle care.

The journal’s focus is on the needs and interests of these individuals with particular emphasis on clinical relevance of any data cited or recommendations.

Peer Reviewed: Manuscripts are critically reviewed by an editor and undergo at least two double-blind peer reviews by independent referees from the Editorial Board and other expert resources.

• Practice: Technical articles, case studies, practice-based articles, treatment dilemmas
• Clinical Research: Advancements in foot and ankle specialization care
• Review Articles: Relevant reviews of research and techniques

The co-editors invite podiatrists, orthopaedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, physical therapists, and other professionals concerned with foot and ankle care to submit articles.

Ankle Instability
Biografts
The Diabetic Foot
Wound Care
Systemic Inflammatory Disease
Imaging of the Foot
Orthotics

Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award

Sponsored by The Patellofemoral Foundation, Inc.

The Patellofemoral Research Excellence award was conceived in 2005 to encourage research and expertise in the field of patellofemoral disorders.

The Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award was established to encourage outstanding research leading to improved understanding, prevention and treatment of patellofemoral pain or instability.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to Patellofemoral research for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All applications submitted for the Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Knee and Scientific Committees, The International PF Study Group and The Patellofemoral Foundation. Five finalists will be chosen based upon a 20 point grading scale scoring the quality of the topic (5 points), clarity of writing (5 points) and scientific quality (10 points). The five finalists are required to submit a manuscript following Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the deadline given. The committee will review the manuscripts based upon the same scoring system and will select a winner based on those results.

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the winner. The winner will present the paper after receiving a framed certificate and a cash honorarium of US $3,000 during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress. The winning manuscript will also be submitted to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery for possible publication.

Albert Trillat Young Investigator's Award

Sponsored by Stryker

In 1989, The International Society of the Knee established a Young Investigator’s Research Award in memory of Professor Albert Trillat. Past President and founder of the International Society of the Knee, Professor Albert Trillat was one of the pioneers in knee surgery and sports traumatology.

This award provides recognition for a young researcher who has done outstanding clinical laboratory research contributing to the understanding, care or prevention of injuries to the knee.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the Albert Trillat Young Investigator’s Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to clinical laboratory knee research for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants must be under 40 years of age at the date of the 2011 Congress and be the principal investigator of the research submitted. Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All applications submitted for the Albert Trillat Young Investigator’s Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Knee Committee. Five finalists will be chosen based upon a 20 point grading scale scoring the quality of the topic (5 points), clarity of writing (5 points) and scientific quality (10 points). The five finalists are required to submit a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the given deadline. The committee will review the manuscripts based upon the same scoring system and will select a winner based on those results.

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the winner. The winner will present the paper after receiving a framed certificate and a cash honorarium of US $3,000 during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress. The winning manuscript will also be submitted to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery for possible publication.