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View Editorial BoardClinical Orthopedic Surgery and Spine (COSS) is an international, peer reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and clinical practice in orthopedic and spine surgery. The journal publishes high-quality original research, systematic reviews, meta analyses, clinical studies, and impactful case reports that contribute to improving patient care and surgical outcomes.
COSS serves as a platform for orthopedic surgeons, spine specialists, researchers, clinicians, and allied healthcare professionals to disseminate innovative findings, emerging surgical techniques, and evidence-based practices.
Aim of the Journal
The aim of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery and Spine is to promote excellence in musculoskeletal healthcare by publishing scientifically rigorous and clinically relevant research that enhances surgical decision-making, patient safety, and treatment outcomes.
The journal seeks to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice by encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration and supporting advancements in orthopedic and spine surgery worldwide.
Scope of the Journal
The journal welcomes submissions including, but not limited to, the following areas:
Orthopedic Surgery
Spine Surgery
Research & Innovation
Article Types: Original Research, Review Articles, Systematic Reviews, Meta analyses, Clinical Studies, Case Reports / Case Series, Technical Notes, Short Communications & Letters to the Editor.
Editor-in-Chief
Provides strategic direction, ensures scientific integrity, and oversees editorial policies and decisions.
Associate Editors
Experts responsible for managing peer review within their specialty areas such as trauma, arthroplasty, sports medicine, and spine surgery.
Section Editors
Handle submissions in focused domains: Orthopedic Trauma, Spine Surgery, Arthroplasty, Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopedics, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Musculoskeletal Research.
Editorial Board Members
International specialists who:
Peer Review Process: Clinical Orthopedic Surgery and Spine follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, objectivity, and scientific quality.
Initial Screening
Editorial Assessment
The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor assesses the manuscript’s novelty, methodological quality, and clinical relevance.
Double-Blind Review
Decision Categories
Final Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewer recommendations and scientific merit.
Publication Ethics: The journal adheres to international publishing standards and ethical guidelines to maintain transparency and integrity.
Article Publishing Charge
Time to First Decision
Review Time
Submission to Acceptance
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