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Write in a clean editor, then format for Hand Clinics in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Hand Clinics format

Hand Clinics is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment, Bone fractures and treatments.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Hand Clinics 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inOrthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment Bone fractures and treatments Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
ISSN0749-0712
Citation impact (2-yr)0.85
h-index97
i10-index1,731
Total citations73,921
Top institutions publishing hereMayo Clinic
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Hand Clinics per year

64
2014
88
2015
88
2016
91
2017
83
2018
75
2019
85
2020
75
2021
77
2022
97
2023
64
2024
73
2025

Citation impact of Hand Clinics by publication year

995
2014
1.6K
2015
1.6K
2016
1.8K
2017
1.3K
2018
880
2019
532
2020
512
2021
310
2022
329
2023
99
2024
43
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

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Hand Clinics template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Hand Clinics format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Hand Clinics template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Hand Clinics use?
Hand Clinics uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Hand Clinics 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Hand Clinics?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Hand Clinics document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Hand Clinics template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Hand Clinics format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Hand Clinics?
Hand Clinics is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Hand Clinics template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Hand Clinics PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Hand Clinics template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Hand Clinics template cost?
You can start writing in the Hand Clinics template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Hand Clinics PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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