Recent Advances and Future Perspectives on Spinal Surgeries

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to highlight current innovations and future directions in spinal surgery. With rapid advancements in surgical techniques, medical imaging, robotics, and biomaterials, spinal surgery is undergoing a significant transformation. This issue seeks high-quality submissions that address emerging trends, novel surgical methods, and multidisciplinary approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of spinal disorders. Topics may include, but are not limited to, minimally invasive procedures, spinal instrumentation, image-guided and robotic-assisted surgeries, regenerative therapies, and predictive modeling for surgical outcomes. Contributions that provide clinical insights, translational research, or technological innovations with the potential to shape the future of spine care are particularly encouraged.

Spinal disorders, ranging from degenerative conditions to traumatic injuries, pose a significant clinical and socioeconomic burden worldwide. In recent years, spinal surgery has evolved remarkably, driven by the integration of advanced technologies such as robotic-assisted systems, 3D navigation, artificial intelligence, and next-generation biomaterials. These innovations have contributed to improved precision, reduced invasiveness, shorter recovery times, and enhanced patient outcomes.

This Special Issue, “Recent Advances and Future Perspectives on Spinal Surgeries”, welcomes contributions that reflect the latest clinical practices and research developments in spinal surgery. We encourage submissions that address novel surgical techniques, technological applications, clinical case series, and future-oriented perspectives in spine care. Submissions from interdisciplinary teams, including orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologists, biomedical engineers, and rehabilitation specialists, are highly welcomed. This Special Issue aims to serve as a comprehensive platform for sharing innovations and evidence-based practices that will shape the next generation of spinal surgical interventions.

Dr. Sung-kyu Kim
Guest Editor

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• minimally invasive spine procedures
• robotic-assisted spine surgery
• image-guided navigation
• spinal implants and biomaterials
• artificial intelligence in spinal care
• regenerative spine therapies
• clinical outcomes in spine surgery
• future trends in spinal interventions