Knee Arthroplasty Surgery: Management and Future Opportunities
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2024 | Viewed by 1943
Special Issue Editors
2. Instituto de Cirugía Avanzada de la Rodilla (ICAR), 30005 Murcia, Spain
Interests: knee preservation; knee replacement; osteotomies; sports medicines; ACL reconstruction; patellofemoral disorders; trochlear dysplasia; meniscus
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We find ourselves standing at a pivotal moment in the realm of knee arthroplasty surgery. For nearly half a century, the landscape of this surgical field has seen limited transformations. However, in recent times, we have witnessed a surge of innovations propelled by the development of more advanced techniques and implants. Our early endeavors revolved around mitigating severe complications and ensuring the durability of implants through the refinement of bearing surfaces, enhanced biological fixations, precise instrumentation systems, and less invasive approaches. Yet, it is equally evident that the once universally accepted principles now demand a more evidence-based evaluation.
This profound transformation currently underway focuses on the integration of personalized medicine principles into knee arthroplasty. Clinicians and researchers now champion diverse philosophies of component alignment and knee prosthesis biomechanics. These philosophies acknowledge the uniqueness of each joint, advocating for a tailored approach to suit individual patients. Our ultimate goal is to enhance arthroplasty longevity and functionality, elevate each patient's health-related quality of life, and achieve a sense of normalcy in the operated knee. We aim for our patients to forget they underwent surgery.
With these changes, we have witnessed an abundance of data and insights. This Special Issue endeavors to serve as an inclusive platform for disseminating these innovative contributions and expanding our knowledge.
Topics to be explored include:
- New concepts in alignment;
- The integration of technology in knee arthroplasty;
- Advancements in customized surgery;
- Exploring extended reality and immersive technologies;
- Defining the limits and unveiling future challenges.
We invite you all to be part of this transformative journey. Together, let us delve into the forefront of knee arthroplasty, redefining the landscape of this discipline and improving the lives of our patients.
Dr. Joaquín Moya-Angeler
Prof. Dr. Francisco Forriol
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- knee
- knee replacement
- knee arthroplasty
- knee alignment techniques
- robotic knee arthroplasty