Biotribology and Orthopedics: Shaping Safer Postoperative Pathways
A special issue of Lubricants (ISSN 2075-4442).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hip; knee; replacement; trauma; biotribology
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: knee; hip; TKA; robotic surgery
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: knee; hip; TKA; robotic surgery; biotribology
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The interaction between biological tissues and implant materials is central to the success of modern orthopedic surgery. Biotribology has emerged as a critical field for understanding and minimizing the mechanical and biological complications that can occur after joint replacement and other orthopedic interventions.
This Special Issue explores how advances in biotribology contribute to safer postoperative outcomes, bridging the gap between laboratory research, implant design, and clinical practice. Contributions in this Special Issue highlight the role of surface engineering, novel biomaterials, and lubrication mechanisms in reducing wear and particle-induced inflammation. Particular attention is given to the translation of tribological insights into improved implant longevity, reduced revision rates, and enhanced patient quality of life.
By gathering multidisciplinary perspectives from materials scientists, orthopedic surgeons, biomedical engineers, and clinical researchers, this Special Issue underscores the importance of biotribology as both a preventive and enabling science in orthopedics. Readers will find not only state-of-the-art research but also critical reflections on future directions—where precision in tribological design directly translates into safer, more reliable surgical outcomes.
Dr. Corrado Ciatti
Dr. Luca Andriollo
Dr. Edoardo Bori
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- knee surgery
- hip surgery
- prosthetic replacement
- TKA
- THA
- biotribology
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