OSCRSJ
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Case Report Templates

Download structured templates to prepare your manuscript for submission to OSCRSJ.

Using our templates ensures your manuscript meets OSCRSJ formatting requirements and follows established reporting guidelines. Each template includes all required sections, formatting instructions, and checklists. Templates are available in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

Case Report

CARE Guidelines2,000–3,000 words
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For reporting a single patient case with novel, instructive, or educational value. Follow the CARE (CAse REport) guidelines for completeness and transparency.

Required Sections

Title PageStructured AbstractIntroductionCase PresentationClinical FindingsDiagnosisTreatmentOutcomesDiscussionLearning PointsPatient ConsentReferences

Case Series

PROCESS Guidelines3,000–4,500 words
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For reporting 3 or more related cases analyzed collectively. Follow the PROCESS (Preferred Reporting Of CasE Series in Surgery) guidelines.

Required Sections

Title PageStructured AbstractIntroductionMethodsCase PresentationsResults & SynthesisDiscussionConclusionPatient ConsentReferences

Images in Orthopedics

OSCRSJ Format500–1,000 words
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For striking radiographic, intraoperative, or clinical images with educational value. High-resolution images required (minimum 300 DPI).

Required Sections

Title PageBrief Clinical HistoryImage DescriptionDiagnosisKey Learning PointsReferences

Surgical Technique

OSCRSJ Format2,500–4,000 words
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For describing a novel or modified surgical technique with step-by-step instructions, intraoperative images, and outcomes data.

Required Sections

Title PageAbstractIntroductionIndicationsSurgical TechniquePearls & PitfallsOutcomesDiscussionReferences

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