Next-Generation Spine Surgery: Innovation at the Intersection of Biology and Engineering
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 190
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cervical spine surgery; degenerative spine condition; minimally invasive spine surgery; revision spine surgery; scoliosis and spinal deformity; spinal alignment and biomechanics; spinal biomechanics; spinal column injury
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The future of spine surgery lies at the convergence of biology, engineering, and technology. It is a field where cellular and molecular insights meet robotic precision, smart implants, and data-driven surgical planning. This Special Issue aims to capture this transformation and highlight the innovations shaping the next generation of spine care.
We invite forward-looking contributions that explore how biological and engineering sciences are redefining spinal surgery—from the molecular mechanisms of degeneration and repair to advanced surgical technologies and biologically informed device design.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Regenerative and biologically active materials for spinal reconstruction and fusion;
- Biological principles underlying spine disease and tissue regeneration;
- Biomechanical modeling, surgical simulation, and computational design of implants;
- Smart and sensor-enabled devices for intraoperative feedback and postoperative monitoring;
- AI-assisted diagnostics, decision support, and outcome prediction in spine surgery;
- Robotics, navigation, and automation in surgical technique and workflow optimization;
- Translational studies bridging molecular biology, tissue engineering, and clinical outcomes.
By bringing together experts across surgery, bioengineering, and regenerative science, this Special Issue will serve as a platform for envisioning the spine surgery of tomorrow, where biology informs design, technology amplifies precision, and innovation drives superior patient outcomes.
We particularly encourage submissions that challenge traditional paradigms, propose novel frameworks, or define emerging frontiers poised to shape the discipline over the coming decade. Submissions addressing all aspects of spine surgery, including degenerative disease, deformity, spinal cord injury, trauma, and oncology, are welcome.
Dr. Najib E. El Tecle
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- spinal reconstruction
- smart implants
- robotic surgery
- biomechanical modeling
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