Spine Surgery: Novel Challenges and Opportunities

Dear Colleagues,

Rapid advances in diagnostic imaging, biomaterials, minimally invasive techniques, and data-driven analytics are reshaping contemporary spine surgery. Building on this evolving landscape, this Special Issue, titled, “Spine Surgery: Novel Challenges and Opportunities”, aims to gather high-quality evidence across the full continuum of spine research, encompassing not only surgical techniques, outcomes, complications, and postoperative care and recovery but broader domains that influence clinical decision-making. These include epidemiology, diagnostic modalities, biomechanical and biomaterial innovations, as well as emerging AI-driven statistical or methodological developments.

In particular, we welcome studies that offer new interpretations or insights—even when based on established datasets—through refined analyses, advanced modeling approaches, or updated research frameworks. The scope includes original investigations, population-based studies, clinical trials, machine-learning applications, imaging and biomaterial evaluations, and comprehensive reviews. By mobilizing multidisciplinary expertise, this Special Issue seeks to highlight forward-looking perspectives and promote precision, safety, and improved outcomes in the rapidly evolving field of spine surgery.

Prof. Dr. Tae-Hwan Kim
Guest Editor

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