We are pleased to invite you to submit your manuscript to Clinical Orthopaedics, an international academic journal dedicated to orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal medicine. The journal has recently established a Special Section on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Orthopaedics and Traumatology, aiming to showcase the latest research advances in this field, promote the integration of TCM and Western medicine, and facilitate the internationalization of TCM orthopaedic diagnosis and treatment. We cordially welcome submissions from colleagues both domestically and internationally.

Scope of Submissions (including but not limited to):

Basic theoretical research on TCM orthopaedics

Clinical research on diagnosis and treatment (fractures, dislocations, soft tissue injuries, bone diseases, spinal disorders)

Characteristic TCM therapies (manipulation, splinting, tuina, acupuncture, fumigation, external application)

Application of TCM compound formulas and active ingredients in orthopaedic care

Postoperative TCM rehabilitation and nursing

Experimental research (animal models, cellular and molecular mechanisms)

Collation of ancient texts and clinical case analyses

Disciplinary development and education

Interdisciplinary research (biomechanics, imaging, materials science, artificial intelligence)