Editorial
Volume 9 | Issue 3 | September-December 2023 | Page: 01 | Jayanth S. Sampath
DOI- https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i03.155
Authors: Jayanth S. Sampath FRCSEd (Tr & Orth) [1]
[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Jayanth S. Sampath,
Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: editor.posi.ijpo@gmail.com,
Editorial
At the outset, I must apologize on behalf of the Editorial Committee of IJPO for the recent loss of continuity in the release of journal issues. The National Medical Commission stopped recognising Index Copernicus towards publication credit for academic clinicians in medical colleges. Consequently, there was a steep reduction in the number of articles submitted to the journal from institutions based in India, one of our main sources of submissions. There was some delay from our reviewers in speedy completion of the review process.
To address these issues, the IJPO Editorial Team with the help of the Executive Council of Paediatric Society of India (POSI) have put in place several measures to improve the number of submissions and for the timely review of submissions. We will increase our presence on social media to expand our reach to young orthopaedic surgeons all over the world. We would like to invite our readers, particularly members of POSI and paediatric orthopaedic academic societies around the world, to join our panel of reviewers. This will provide members a direct insight into the review process and contribute to the dissemination of knowledge within the profession. This is a noble and worthwhile cause and we request your support.
We are also looking towards expanding our editorial board. The current team has been in place for over 6 years. It is time to introduce new talent and ideas, in the long-term interests of the journal.
This issue offers readers a comprehensive overview of the current thinking on the management of musculoskeletal infection in childhood. A series of five articles introduces readers to the basic pathophysiology of infections in the bone, progressing to acute osteomyelitis, mimics and sequelae of infection, and concluding with a review on tuberculosis. I am sure that this symposium will benefit orthopaedic postgraduates and practising surgeons.
We invite your suggestions and comments for any improvements to the journal. Kindly write to us editor@ijpo.com
Before I finish, it is my pleasure to acknowledge the contributions of Mr Saurabh Pullawar from Indian Orthopaedic Research Group who manages the page proofs, communications and the IJPO website single-handedly. The cover page artwork is by Dr Easwar T Ramani, POSI Webmaster and part-time artist. An explanatory note is available below this message.
Sincerely
Dr Jayanth S Sampath
Editor, International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics
The Two Hands
The two facets of care in septic arthritis, one delivering the surgical knockout punch and the other offering quiet support to the patient to help tide over the sequelae. Conceptualized as the two hands of the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in this artwork.
How to Cite this Article: Sampat JS | Editorial | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | September-December 2023; 9(3): 01.| https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i03.155 |