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Instructions for Authors, 2007

Any original article relevant to orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic science or the teaching of either will be considered for publication in The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal. Articles will be enthusiastically received from alumni, visitors to the department, members of the Iowa Orthopaedic Society, residents, and friends of The University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. The journal is published every June. The deadline to receive articles for the 2007 edition is Tuesday, January 2, 2007.

Published articles and illustrations become the property of The Iowa Orthopaedic Journal. The journal is peer reviewed and referenced in Index Medicus. Articles previously published will not be accepted unless their content has been significantly changed.

When submitting an article, it is essential to include:

1. The original manuscript complete with illustrations. The corresponding author must be clearly identified with mailing address, telephone/fax numbers and e-mail address. Manuscripts for accepted articles will not be returned.
   
2. References, presented in the text by superscript numbers. The bibliography should list references in the order of their appearance in the text, and be double-spaced.
   
3. Legends for all illustrations, listed in order of appearance, and double-spaced.
   
4. Illustrations:
   1. One set of 5 x 7-inch, black-and-white, glossy prints of all photographs.
   2. Original drawings or charts.
   3. Color illustrations should only be used if they convey information not available in black and white.
      
5. Electronic copies of all items one through four above. These should be sent to diana-johannes@uiowa.edu. Special illustrations and photographs are exempt from this electronic requirement and should be mailed to the address listed below.

Preparation of manuscripts: Manuscripts must be typewritten and double spaced using wide margins. Write out numbers under 10 except percentages, degrees or numbers expressed as decimals. Direct quotations should include the exact page number on which they appeared in the book or article. All measurements should be given in SI metric units. In reporting results of surgery, only in rare instances can cases with less than two years of follow-up be accepted.

Preparation of photographs/illustrations: On the back of each photo and illustration, write the figure number, author’s name and indicate the top. Send prints unmounted - paste or glue will damage them. Drawings, charts and lettering on prints should be done in black using white backgrounds. Put dates or initials in the legends, not on prints. Make lettering large enough to be read when drawings are reduced in size. When submitting an illustration that has appeared elsewhere, give full information about previous publication and credit to be given, and state whether or not permission to reproduce it has been obtained.

Additional copies of these instructions may be obtained by writing to Diana Johannes, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 200 Hawkins Drive – 01006 J.P.P., Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1088 or by emailing diana-johannes@uiowa.edu, or you may refer to this web page, http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/med/orthopaedicsurgery/reearch/ioj.html