Novel Techniques in Spine Neurosurgery
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: spinal degenerative disease; deformity; spinal cord tumor; spinal tumor
2. 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, 40125 Bologna, Italy
Interests: orthopaedic surgery; spine; hip; knee; foot and ankle; paediatric orthopaedics
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Interests: neurosurgery; spinal surgeon
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Spinal neurosurgery has evolved significantly over the past decades, shifting from traditional open approaches to increasingly refined, minimally invasive, and patient-tailored techniques. This transformation has been driven by advancements in surgical instrumentation, spinal navigation, robotics, and endoscopy, as well as a deeper understanding of spinal biomechanics and neuroanatomy.
The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive overview of the most recent innovations in spine neurosurgery, highlighting novel techniques that are reshaping clinical practice and improving patient outcomes. We invite contributions that explore both the technical and clinical aspects of these innovations, including their indications, limitations, and long-term results.
We are particularly interested in cutting-edge research on minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal endoscopy, 3D navigation, robotics, augmented reality, biologics for spinal fusion, and neuromodulation for spinal pain. Comparative studies, technical notes, systematic reviews, and original research articles are welcome.
By bringing together diverse perspectives from leading experts in the field, this Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for the exchange of knowledge and to stimulate further development and dissemination of transformative spine neurosurgical techniques.
Dr. Maurizio Fornari
Prof. Dr. Cesare Faldini
Guest Editors
Dr. Gabriele Capo
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- spine neurosurgery
- minimally invasive spine surgery
- spinal endoscopy
- robotic-assisted spine surgery
- spinal navigation
- augmented reality in neurosurgery
- biologics and spinal fusion
- neuromodulation
- novel surgical techniques
- technological innovation in spine surgery
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