Biomedical Engineering Strategies for Scoliosis Treatment
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 63
Special Issue Editors
Interests: scoliosis; cerebral palsy; spine surgery
2. Orthopedic Unit, Department of Surgery, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, 00050 Rome, Italy
Interests: orthopedic; spine; pediatric orthopedics; scoliosis; flatfoot; low back pain; spondylolisthesis; robotic spine; augmented reality; shoulder; hip; knee; navigation
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Dear Colleagues,
Scoliosis is among the most complex issues in orthopedics and rehabilitation due to both the clinical heterogeneity of its manifestations and its impact on patients’ quality of life, particularly in adolescents and young adults. The most recent developments in biomedical engineering and clinical technologies are starting to provide new perspectives on diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up in scoliosis.
The Special Issue will collect multidisciplinary papers analyzing the state of the art and perspectives, with an emphasis on the following thematic areas.
The evolution of spinal surgery has led to the development of increasingly less invasive and more dynamic techniques that improve clinical outcomes and reduce postoperative discomfort. At the same time, surgical navigation and robotic systems are enhancing the accuracy of implant placement and intraoperative safety, reducing neurological risks and supporting better long-term results.
The application of gait analysis and motion capture technology allows clinicians to objectively quantify motor and postural patterns in patients with scoliosis. Both technologies not only allow for more precise measurement of the functional impacts of scoliosis but also enable closer observation in conservative and surgical treatment, paving the way for more individualized medicine.
New material and digital fabrication technologies are revolutionizing bracing design, making it lighter, more ergonomic, and better looking. The addition of wearable sensors and remote monitoring systems also allows the monitoring of patient compliance and research on the impact of bracing not only on clinical effectiveness but also on everyday functioning, psychological status, and social integration.
Through this Special Issue, we would like to stimulate discussion among researchers, clinicians, and engineers, with the aim of proposing efficient and sustainable solutions for scoliosis, with the purpose of achieving further technological innovation and improving patients’ lives.
We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make this Special Issue a success, as well as fostering future collaboration in this rapidly developing field.
Dr. Pier Francesco Costici
Dr. Sergio De Salvatore
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- scoliosis
- AIS
- gait analysis
- posture analysis
- spine surgery
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