Orthopaedic Biomechanics: Clinical Applications and Surgery
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 361
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomechanical engineering; biomechanics; computational biomechanics; lower limb prosthesis; osseointegration; amputees; knee prosthesis; CAD-modeling; FE analysis; finite element method
Interests: CFD simulations; FEM simulations; human factors and ergonomics; CAD; reverse engineering
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Dear Colleagues,
Orthopaedic biomechanics plays a crucial role in understanding musculoskeletal function, developing innovative treatment strategies, and improving surgical outcomes. The continuous advancements in biomechanical analysis, computational modeling, and medical imaging techniques are driving progress in both clinical applications and orthopaedic surgery. This Special Issue aims to present cutting-edge research and novel insights in the field of orthopaedic biomechanics, bridging the gap between fundamental biomechanics and its practical implementation in clinical settings.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the application of biomechanical principles to orthopaedic implants, joint replacement, fracture fixation, soft tissue mechanics, and rehabilitation strategies. The integration of computational simulations, finite element analysis, and machine learning techniques in orthopaedic research is also highly relevant. Furthermore, studies on patient-specific modeling, surgical planning, intraoperative navigation, and post-surgical outcome evaluation will be considered.
This Special Issue will publish high-quality, original research papers in the following overlapping fields:
- Musculoskeletal biomechanics and joint mechanics;
- Orthopaedic implant design and evaluation;
- Computational modeling and finite element analysis in orthopaedics;
- Biomechanics of fracture healing and fixation;
- Soft tissue biomechanics and ligament reconstruction;
- Gait analysis and rehabilitation biomechanics;
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence in orthopaedic applications;
- Patient-specific modeling and personalized treatment approaches;
- Surgical planning, navigation, and robotics in orthopaedics.
Dr. Agostino Igor Mirulla
Dr. Vito Ricotta
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- orthopaedic biomechanics
- musculoskeletal modeling
- finite element analysis
- joint and implant mechanics
- gait analysis and movement biomechanics
- biomechanical testing and validation
- surgical simulation and navigation
- machine learning in orthopaedics
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