Advances in Cervical Spine Surgery: Techniques, Outcomes, and Complications
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 181
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cervical spine; fusion assessment; radiological measurements; subsidence
Interests: spine surgery; scoliosis; artificial intelligence; fracture healing; osteoporosis; sarcopenia; biomarkers for surgical site infection
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cervical spine surgery has undergone remarkable evolution over the past decade, driven by technological innovations, refined surgical techniques, and improved understanding of biomechanics and patient outcomes. The cervical spine's anatomy and its critical role in protecting neural structures while maintaining mobility present unique challenges that continue to demand innovative solutions. From degenerative changes to traumatic injuries, tumors, and deformities, the spectrum of pathologies requiring surgical intervention is broad and clinically significant.
We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue dedicated to advancing the field of cervical spine surgery through the dissemination of high-quality research and clinical expertise. This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive platform for highlighting recent advances in surgical techniques, including minimally invasive approaches, motion-preservation technologies, and novel fixation methods. Furthermore, this Special Issue will explore patient outcomes, complication profiles, and strategies for complication prevention and management. By bringing together diverse perspectives from international experts, this Special Issue will contribute to enhancing the quality and safety of cervical spine surgery while identifying areas for future research and clinical improvement.
Dr. Bartosz Godlewski
Dr. Tae Sik Goh
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cervical spine
- fusion assessment
- surgical outcomes
- cervical alignment
- radiological measurements
- subsidence
- surgical complications
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