BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is calling for submissions to our Diagnostic imaging in musculoskeletal disorders Collection. Accurate and early diagnosis is essential to the effective treatment and management of musculoskeletal disorders. Diagnostic imaging has evolved rapidly, with innovations in MRI, CT, ultrasound, PET, and advanced image analysis techniques—including AI-assisted interpretation—transforming clinical practice and research. This Collection invites research, clinical studies, systematic reviews, and technical innovations that highlight the role of diagnostic imaging in the detection, monitoring, and prognostic evaluation of musculoskeletal conditions. Submissions demonstrating methodological rigor, validation, reproducibility, and clear clinical or translational relevance are particularly encouraged.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Advancements in imaging musculoskeletal techniques (e.g., high-resolution MRI, dynamic ultrasound, dual-energy CT)

Imaging biomarkers for early diagnosis and disease progression in musculoskeletal disorders, including prognostic and predictive imaging markers

AI and machine learning applications in musculoskeletal imaging with external validation, clinical integration, and outcome prediction

Comparative studies on imaging modalities for specific musculoskeletal pathologies and their influence on clinical decision-making

Quantitative musculoskeletal imaging analysis and its clinical relevance, including radiomics and advanced image-derived biomarkers

Imaging-guided musculoskeletal interventions and minimally invasive procedures

Imaging in musculoskeletal sports injuries and rehabilitation monitoring, including return-to-activity and functional recovery assessment

Standardization, reproducibility, and inter-observer reliability in imaging assessments, including multicenter and external validation studies

Pediatric and geriatric imaging in musculoskeletal disorders

Cost-effectiveness and accessibility of advanced musculoskeletal imaging in clinical settings and value-based imaging approaches across diverse healthcare systems

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is calling for submissions to the Environmental impacts on musculoskeletal health collection. The Collection covers a broad range of topics related to the environmental impacts on musculoskeletal health, addressing both workplace and broader environmental factors that influence bone health and musculoskeletal diseases. Key areas of focus will include the relationship between environmental exposures and bone mineral density (BMD), as well as how poor working conditions—such as prolonged sitting, repetitive motions, and inadequate ergonomic setups—can contribute to musculoskeletal pain and disorders. The collection will also explore how occupational stress, physical strain, and environmental toxins can lead to an increased risk of fractures and musculoskeletal diseases. Additionally, it will cover emerging research on the role of ergonomic workspaces in preventing or mitigating musculoskeletal issues, emphasizing best practices for improving work environments to promote optimal musculoskeletal health.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Occupational and ergonomic exposures contributing to musculoskeletal disorders

Urbanization, physical inactivity, and access to green space as determinants of musculoskeletal health

Environmental influences on childhood skeletal development or age-related degeneration

Interactions between nutrition, environmental toxins, and bone metabolism

Geographic and socioeconomic disparities in environmental musculoskeletal risk

Policy, prevention, and public health strategies targeting environmental contributors to MSK disease.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.