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Is My Case Report Worth Publishing?
A good case report reveals an anomaly and suggests that something is wrong with the current state of the art, something that needs to be corrected. Therefore, a well-written case report should stand alone and should be convincing. Although a case report may focus on a single observation, it should also suggest something more, something larger, that can be stated in abstract terms. For example, the first description of an arthroscopic meniscectomy by Watanabe in 1962 was so convincing that there has never been a randomized clinical trial to compare open versus arthroscopic meniscectomy. Our JISAKOS submission guidelines will guide you in the preparation of your case report.
JISAKOS EDITOR IN CHIEF’S MESSAGE Is My Manuscript Good Enough?
If you are unsure whether your manuscript is worth publishing, please consult me or Leendert Blankevoort. We shall read it and advise you about whether it needs polishing and what you can do to hopefully improve it. We are eager to see original articles, current concept reviews, technical notes, and case reports, and your ideas about “Classic” articles are always welcome.
Prof. Dr. C, Niek van Dijk, MD, PhD
Editor in Chief, JISAKOS c.niekvandijk@jisakos.com
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JISAKOS “Best Article” Competition
In honor of the ISAKOS 25th anniversary celebration, the Journal of ISAKOS will be selecting the top articles published since JISAKOS was launched in 2016. Several awards are available to win! Winners will be announced in early 2021 and recognized at the 13th Biennial ISAKOS Congress in Cape Town, South Africa.
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