Recent Progress and Future Directions in Orthopedic Oncology
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 93
Special Issue Editors
2. Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
Interests: bone and soft tissue tumors surgery; spine and pelvic surgery; orthopedic oncology; reconstructive surgery; orthopaedic
2. Orthopaedic and Traumatology Unit, Department of General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Orthopedics, Policlinico Umberto I Hospital-Sapienza, University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy
Interests: bone and soft tissue tumors surgery; spine and pelvic surgery; pediatric surgery; reconstructive surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a new Special Issue, “Recent Progress and Future Directions in Orthopedic Oncology”, which we are editing for the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Orthopedic oncology has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, with innovations in surgical techniques, imaging modalities, targeted therapies, and personalized treatment approaches. The management of primary and metastatic bone tumors remains a challenge, requiring a multidisciplinary approach that integrates surgery, radiotherapy, and systemic treatments. Emerging technologies, such as 3D-printed implants, computer-assisted navigation, and robotic-assisted surgery, are revolutionizing limb salvage procedures and reconstruction strategies. Furthermore, molecular and genetic insights are shaping the future of precision medicine in musculoskeletal oncology.
Despite these advances, critical questions remain regarding the optimal treatment strategies, long-term functional outcomes, and quality of life in patients undergoing complex orthopedic oncologic procedures. This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research on key topics such as novel surgical techniques, oncologic outcomes, innovations in limb-sparing surgery, biomechanical considerations, and the integration of artificial intelligence in diagnosis and treatment planning.
We invite clinicians and researchers worldwide to contribute original studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and multidisciplinary perspectives. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this Special Issue will provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of orthopedic oncology and guide future directions in the field.
Dr. Giuseppe Papalia
Dr. Carmine Zoccali
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- orthopedic oncology
- bone tumors
- limb-sparing surgery
- reconstruction techniques
- 3D-printed implants
- navigation and robotics
- precision medicine in musculoskeletal oncology
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