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Injury-international Journal Of The Care Of The Injured

Injury, founded in 1969, is the official journal of the British Trauma Society, the Australasian Trauma Society, and the Saudi Orthopaedic Association in Trauma. It aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas, techniques, and information among all members of the trauma team, publishing content on trauma systems and management; surgical procedures across all tissues; epidemiology; resuscitation; biomechanics; rehabilitation; anaesthesia; radiology; and the basic science of local and systemic responses to trauma and tissue healing. Regular features include original research papers, review articles, case reports, and ideas and innovations addressing novel solutions to surgical problems, along with book reviews and a calendar of worldwide meetings; letters commenting on previously published articles are encouraged.

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Subject Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine , Orthopedics, Surgery
Impact Factor 2
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0020-1383
eISSN 1879-0267
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Hybrid model: optional open access APC USD 3,730 (excl. taxes); no fees for subscription publication

Submission Instructions

Injury-international Journal Of The Care Of The Injured accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full Length Article

Title Page Upload a separate title page including the article title, full author names and affiliations, acknowledgements, any Declaration of Interest statement, and complete contact details for the corresponding author.
Abstract An abstract of up to 350 words is required, beginning on the second page. Structure it where appropriate, following the organization of the paper.
Key Points Provide 3–5 Highlights that concisely capture the key messages. Each highlight must be no more than 125 characters (without spaces) and presented on a separate, double‑spaced page.
Main Manuscript Headings The manuscript should generally follow IMRaD sections: Introduction; Materials (or Patients) and Methods; Results; Discussion; and Conclusions. The main text should start on the third page; for small studies well under 100 subjects, avoid reporting percentages.
Reference Format Use a numbered citation style with square brackets in the text and list references in order of appearance. Include DOIs where available and ensure accuracy for linking.
Figures Upload figures as separate high‑resolution files (e.g., EPS/PDF for vector, TIFF/JPEG for images) with captions provided separately. Number figures sequentially; color is free online but incurs charges for print.
Tables Place each table on a separate page, number them consecutively, avoid vertical lines, and cite each table in the text.
Additional Documents Include a Word ‘Ethics Statement’ for human/animal research (approvals/consent), a separate Declaration of Interest form, funding statement, and for RCTs the CONSORT checklist and flow diagram plus the trial registration number in the abstract. Supplementary files and a data availability statement are encouraged.
Word Count No overall manuscript word limit is specified. The abstract must not exceed 350 words.
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Review Article

Title Page Provide a separate title page with the manuscript title, all author names and affiliations, acknowledgements, any Declaration of Interest statement, and corresponding author contact information.
Abstract An abstract up to 350 words is required and should start on the second page. Structure it where appropriate.
Key Points Submit 3–5 Highlights (≤125 characters each, without spaces) on a separate, double‑spaced page to summarize the key messages.
Main Manuscript Headings Authors may organize reviews with headings appropriate to the content; a clear, logical structure is expected. The main text should start on the third page.
Reference Format References should use numeric, square‑bracket in‑text citations and be listed in order of appearance. Include DOIs when available.
Figures Figures should be uploaded as separate files with appropriate resolution and captions supplied separately. Color is free online; print color requires payment.
Tables Upload tables on separate pages, numbered sequentially, avoiding vertical lines, and cite them in the text.
Additional Documents Provide a Declaration of Interest form and funding statement. Supplementary material and a data availability statement are encouraged where relevant.
Word Count No overall word limit is specified for reviews. The abstract must be ≤350 words.
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Letter to the Editor

Title Page Include a brief title and author information on a separate title page with corresponding author contact details and any relevant declarations.
Abstract Abstracts are typically not required for letters unless specifically requested; follow the submission system’s prompts.
Key Points Key points or highlights are generally not required for letters unless requested.
Main Manuscript Headings Letters should be concise and focused, organized as appropriate to the content. Ensure the letter clearly references the article or topic being discussed if applicable.
Reference Format Use numeric, square‑bracket citations with references listed in the order cited.
Figures If figures are included, upload them as separate files with captions; ensure appropriate resolution. Note that print color incurs charges, while online color is free.
Tables If tables are included, place each on a separate page, number them, avoid vertical lines, and cite in the text.
Additional Documents Include any necessary Declaration of Interest and funding statements. Supplementary files may be submitted if relevant.
Word Count No specific word limit is stated for letters on this page; keep letters concise according to journal norms.
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Recent Publications

Corrigendum to “Post-orthotic brace upright radiographs in thoracolumbar compression fractures do not change initial management in the emergency department setting” [Injury 57 (2026) 113170]

Melanie M. Randall, Ryan N. Uchimura, John C. Steinmann, Bryon D. Thomson, Joel Labha, Thomas Minahan, Michael K. Mesisca

10.1016/j.injury.2026.113375
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Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0020-1383(26)00393-1
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The fracture orthopedic risk of non-home discharge (FORD) score: A novel bedside predictive tool for non-home discharge in orthopedic trauma patients

Samer G. Salman, Rohan Phadke, Theodore Carlin, Abbas Rana, John R. Dawson, Caitlin Anne Fitzgerald, Catherine P. Seger, Martin D. Zielinski, Ryan P. Dumas

10.1016/j.injury.2026.113301
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The Fate of Stage I Masquelet Cement Spacers in Long Bone Reconstruction for Acute Fractures

Joseph K. Dekle, Connor K. Sisk, Robin M. Litten, Doriann M. Alcaide, Ryan N. McIlwain, Anthony L. Wilson, Hicks C. Manson, Clay A. Spitler, Joey P. Johnson

10.1016/j.injury.2026.113423
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Diagnostic Value of Serum Troponin in Stable Patients at Risk for Blunt Cardiac Injury

Hannah L. Cleary, Matthew D. Bernard, Daniel L. Davenport, Andrew C. Bernard

10.1016/j.injury.2026.113448
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Frequently asked questions

Is Injury-international Journal Of The Care Of The Injured open access?

Injury-international Journal Of The Care Of The Injured is a hybrid journal, offering both traditional subscription-based publishing and open access options. Authors can choose to make their articles open access by paying an Article Processing Charge (APC).

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What is the impact factor of Injury-international Journal Of The Care Of The Injured?

The 2024 Journal Impact Factor (JIF) for Injury-international Journal Of The Care Of The Injured is 2. The impact factor is a measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year, and is often used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.

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What is the time to publication for Injury-international Journal Of The Care Of The Injured?

Submission to first decision is typically 9 days; submission to decision after review is 49 days; submission to acceptance averages 110 days; acceptance to online publication is about 5 days.

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How much does it cost to publish in Injury-international Journal Of The Care Of The Injured?

This hybrid journal offers two publishing routes: open access with an Article Publishing Charge (APC) of USD 3,730 (excluding taxes), or subscription publication with no publication fees charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Bone fractures and treatments Hip and Femur Fractures Trauma and Emergency Care Studies Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries

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