Clinical Highlights and Digital Evolution in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2026 | Viewed by 171
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Interests: cartilage defect; osteoarthritis; osteochondral defect; mesenchymal stem cells
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Interests: osteoarthritis; osteoporosis; mesenchymal stem cells; oncology; cell culture; biomaterials
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Trauma and orthopedic surgery are rapidly evolving fields shaped by advances in surgical techniques, implant technologies, imaging, and perioperative care. The growing complexity of musculoskeletal trauma and degenerative disorders demands rigorous evidence-based decision-making and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovations in fracture fixation, joint reconstruction, minimally invasive approaches, biologic augmentation, and personalized rehabilitation continue to improve functional outcomes and patient recovery.
This Special Issue, “Clinical Highlights and Digital Evolution in Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery”, aims to provide an updated overview of clinically relevant advances across orthopedic practice. We welcome original research, systematic reviews, and high-quality clinical studies addressing trauma management, joint preservation and replacement, sports injuries, spinal disorders, and postoperative outcomes, with particular emphasis on translational and practice-oriented contributions.
In the era of digitalization and exponential growth of scientific publications, surgical research must also evolve in format and methodology. Standardized reporting, integration of intra-operative photo and video documentation, digital archiving, data transparency, and reproducibility are essential to strengthen the quality and secondary analysis of clinical evidence. This Issue also seeks contributions that address innovative publication models and the educational needs of the younger generation of surgeons, promoting accessible, multimedia-enhanced, and digitally integrated scientific communication.
Dr. Francesca Veronesi
Dr. Deyanira Contartese
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- trauma surgery
- orthopedic surgery
- musculoskeletal trauma
- joint reconstruction
- minimally invasive techniques
- surgical innovation
- implant technology
- sports injuries
- evidence-based orthopedics
- clinical translational research
- digital surgery
- research reproducibility
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