Clinical Advances in Minimally Invasive Spinal Treatment: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

It is our pleasure to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue entitled “Clinical Advances in Minimally Invasive Spinal Treatment: 2nd Edition”. This is a new Special Issue that follows the nine papers we published in the first edition. For more details, please click on the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/6544PN0H2U.

The 2nd Edition of our Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge technologies and therapeutic strategies shaping the future of spine surgery and care. We invite original research, reviews, and clinical studies on robotic-assisted spinal surgery, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) for diagnosis, surgical planning, risk prediction, and postoperative outcomes. Particular attention will be given to the clinical utility of cement-augmented pedicle screws for osteoporotic spines, techniques to minimize cement leakage, and biomechanical innovations enhancing fixation strength. Furthermore, we encourage studies on pharmacological interventions for osteoporosis, including anabolic agents and novel combination therapies, and their impact on surgical outcomes and fracture prevention. By bridging engineering innovations, surgical techniques, and medical therapies, this Special Issue seeks to accelerate the translation of multidisciplinary advances into real-world clinical practice. We welcome contributions exploring novel technologies, and predictive analytics that will define the next era of spine surgery and patient care.

Dr. Akihiko Hiyama
Dr. Haruki Funao
Dr. Masayuki Ishihara
Guest Editors

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