Bone Zone Instructions

Bone Zone Instructions


  • Total word limit: 1000 (references not included)


  • Write a short clinical vignette using the following format:
  • ID (use a pseudonym and alter demographic info)
  • CC
  • PMHx
  • HPI
  • P/E
  • Imaging (if there are privacy concerns try using a public-access database such as MedPix)
  • Labs
  • Impression & Plan



  • Following the vignette, discuss the management strategy and identify any clinical pearls (examples: history-taking, physical exam techniques, imaging interpretation).


  • Include a short synopsis of the topic discussed (50 word limit).


  • Please ensure your text is fully blinded -  there should be no identification of patients.


  • Figures/tables should be limited to a maximum number of 8.


  • Please ensure your manuscript has been 'spell checked' and 'grammar checked'.


  • Please obtain permission for the use of any copyrighted material.


  • Please included a competing interests statement, even if you have no competing interests to declare.


  • Please reference any and all cited works and list these works in a dedicated "Reference List" at the end of your paper.


  • References should be formatted per AMA (11th ed.), be sure to include DOIs.


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