Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Musculoskeletal Health, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, and Rehabilitation
A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pediatric fractures; orthopedics; fractures
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide, with significant implications for public health and healthcare systems. The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies is reshaping prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation in orthopaedics and traumatology. This Collection will bring together multidisciplinary contributions from orthopaedics, radiology, and physical medicine, with the aim of highlighting innovative applications of AI and digital tools as well as their broader implications for public health. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- AI-driven MSK imaging, diagnostics, and outcome prediction
- Machine learning in orthopaedic and trauma surgery planning
- Robotics, navigation, and digital tools in orthopaedic procedures
- Wearables, tele-rehabilitation, and digital platforms in physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Predictive analytics for fracture risk, osteoarthritis, and patient outcomes
Dr. Andrea Vescio
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- artificial intelligence (AI)
- machine learning
- musculoskeletal disorders
- orthopaedics and traumatology
- rehabilitation and physical medicine
- predictive analytics
- medical imaging and diagnostics
- robotics and surgical navigation
- wearable technologies
- tele-rehabilitation
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