Emerging Diagnostic Technologies in Orthopedics: Advancing Personalized Implant Design and Therapeutics
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce this Special Issue of Diagnostics, focusing on the pivotal role of diagnostic breakthroughs in the evolution of personalized orthopedic implants. This Special Issue will highlight cutting-edge advances in medical imaging, computational modeling, biomechanical simulation, and intraoperative monitoring that are transforming the design, placement, and long-term management of custom implants. We welcome original research and review articles that address how innovative diagnostic technologies—such as high-resolution CT/MRI, AI-assisted planning software, digital twin technology, and wearable sensors for postoperative monitoring—are enhancing the precision of implant customization, improving surgical outcomes, and facilitating rehabilitation in orthopedic practice. Contributions should emphasize diagnostic methodologies, prognostic tools, and clinical validations that support implant longevity, patient function, and personalized therapeutic strategies. This Special Issue will provide a platform for researchers and clinicians to share insights into how diagnostic innovations are shaping the future of orthopedic implantology, from initial diagnosis through to rehabilitation and long-term follow-up.
Prof. Neil Ashwood
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- patient-specific implant design
- advanced diagnostic technologies
- computational biomechanics
- surgical navigation systems
- implant manufacturing
- intraoperative monitoring
- postoperative evaluation
- biomedical engineering
- clinical implant optimization
- precision medicine
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