Submit a Manuscript
We welcome submissions from across the global orthopedic surgery community.
Submit Online
Use our submission portal to upload your manuscript, cover letter, and supplementary files. You'll need a free author account to get started.
Free to submit — $399 USD only if accepted
There is no submission fee. A one-time article processing charge of $399 USD is invoiced to the corresponding author only after a formal decision of acceptance, and nothing is payable if your manuscript is rejected or withdrawn beforehand. You will be asked to accept the Author Publication Agreement as a required step in the portal. Read the full APC policy →
Author Resources
Every page below contains information you should review before submitting. The Guide for Authors is the canonical reference; the rest are deep-dives on specific aspects of the submission and publication process.
Guide for Authors
Article-type specifications, manuscript structure, formatting, references, ethics, and reporting checklists. The canonical reference for every submission.
Manuscript Templates
Downloadable Word templates and worked examples for every article type. Pre-formatted to OSCRSJ specifications (Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced, line numbering on, italic-only headings).
Submission Studio (free)
Format your manuscript to any of 75 orthopedic journals’ published requirements, and check which journals your word count, figures and references actually qualify for. Free, and it works for any target journal, not just OSCRSJ.
Peer Review Process
How OSCRSJ evaluates manuscripts: double-blind review, two independent reviewers, decision categories, and turnaround targets.
Editorial Policies
Patient consent, IRB approval, data availability, conflict of interest, authorship criteria (ICMJE), and AI disclosure requirements.
APC & Fees
The flat $399 USD article processing charge, what it covers, when it is invoiced, and the payment terms. One rate for every accepted manuscript.
Author Publication Agreement
The binding terms you accept at submission: the $399 APC payable on acceptance, CC BY 4.0 licensing, author warranties, consent and ethics obligations, and the withdrawal and refund policy.
Open Access Policy
Licensing terms (CC BY 4.0), copyright retention, and reuse rights for authors and readers.
Author FAQ
Common questions on submission, peer review, formatting, ethics, and post-publication. Start here if you are unsure about any submission step.
Guide for Reviewers
Standards, ethics, and the section-by-section review structure we expect from peer reviewers at OSCRSJ.