Spine Surgery: Clinical Advances and Future Directions—2nd Edition
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Neurology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 579
Editors
Interests: spine surgery; back pain; spine; spinal surgery; spinal cord injury; neurosurgery; endoscopic spine surgery
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: spine surgery; back pain; spine; spinal surgery; spinal cord injury; orthopedic surgery; endoscopic spine surgery
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Following the success of the first volume of this Special Issue (https://www.mdpi.com/si/218491), we decided to launch a second volume to discuss a greater number of relevant topics.
In recent years, the field of spinal surgery has witnessed remarkable advancements that have transformed clinical practices and patient outcomes. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and insights from experts in the field to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in spinal surgery.
Topics of Interest:
We welcome original research articles and reviews that address, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Minimally Invasive Techniques: Innovations in surgical approaches that reduce recovery times and improve patient outcomes.
- Robotics and Navigation: The integration of robotic systems and navigation technologies into spinal surgery.
- Biologics and Regenerative Medicine: The role of stem cell therapy, PRP, and other biologic treatments in spinal disorders.
- 3D Printing Applications: Custom implants and their impact on surgical planning and patient care.
- AI and Machine Learning: The potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing surgical decision-making and patient management.
- Telemedicine in Spine Care: The role of telehealth in preoperative assessments and postoperative follow-ups.
- Enhanced Recovery Protocols: Strategies for optimizing patient recovery and reducing hospital stays.
- Long-term Outcomes and Patient Quality of Life: Research on the long-term effects of various surgical techniques and their impact on patients' lives.
- Development in endoscopy in spine surgery: Research on uniportal or biportal endoscopic spinal surgery and applications.
Prof. Dr. Eun-Sang Kim
Dr. Seung-Kook Kim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- spine surgery
- back pain
- endoscopic spine surgery
- cage implantation
- neck pain
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