JPOSNA® (the Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America) is an open access online journal focusing on pediatric orthopaedic conditions, treatment, and technology. The journal is published four times a year in February, May, August, and November.
Mission: To present information that will inform POSNA members and providers of pediatric orthopaedic care and improve the lives of the patients and families that we serve.
Vision: To become THE forum for the most relevant and important pediatric orthopaedic information utilizing innovative methods of education and communication.
Values: Timely, accurate, and responsible education to improve the lives of children worldwide.
JPOSNA® offers complimentary access to all articles.
JPOSNA® is currently accepting submissions in the following formats.
Each has differing content organization. View the submission guidelines linked here.
- Current Concept Review
- Don’t Do This Case Reports
- Surgical/Technical Tips (Paper and Video)
- Quality Improvement/Process Improvement Papers
- Invited Articles of Interest from the Editorial Board
(Please contact Ken Noonan prior to submission of invited articles).- Letters to the Editor
- Historical Profiles/Perspectives
- Society Addresses
- Committee Reports
- Point of View
- Panel Discussions
- Other
JPOSNA® is not allowed to publish hypothesis-driven research papers.