''Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research'' is a

peer-reviewed Peer review is the evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competencies as the producers of the work ( peers). It functions as a form of self-regulation by qualified members of a profession within the relevant field. Peer review ...

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. It was established in 1953 as ''Clinical Orthopaedics'' by the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons as an alternative to the '' Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery'', which was the only American orthopaedic journal at the time. The journal obtained its current title in 1963 and its mission is to disseminate knowledge about all aspects of

musculoskeletal The human musculoskeletal system (also known as the human locomotor system, and previously the activity system) is an organ system that gives humans the ability to move using their muscular and skeletal systems. The musculoskeletal system provid ...

research, diagnoses, and treatment. The journal was established by Anthony F. DePalma, who was also its

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from 1953 to 1966. In conjunction with ''Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research'', the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons presents three awards annually including the Nicolas Andry Award.

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