Emerging Trends in Total Joint Arthroplasty
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Südtiroler Sanitätsbetrieb, 39042 Brixen, Italy
3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA
Interests: gait analysis; total knee arthroplasty; periprosthetic joint infections; PJI; revision surgery; personalized surgery
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2. Institute of Biomechanics, Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Interests: gait analysis; knee biomechanic; PJI; revision surgery; personalized surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) has undergone transformative advancements in recent years, driven by innovations in surgical technique, implant design, perioperative optimization, and data-driven decision-making. As patient expectations continue to rise and the demand for arthroplasty increases globally, the field is experiencing a paradigm shift toward more personalized, efficient, and outcome-focused care.
This Special Issue titled “Emerging Trends in Total Joint Arthroplasty” highlights key developments shaping the future of hip and knee replacement. Topics include robot-assisted surgery, sensor-enabled implants, enhanced recovery pathways, strategies for infection prevention, soft tissue balancing techniques, and alignment philosophies that challenge traditional mechanical norms. Special attention is also given to the role of big data, registries, and artificial intelligence in guiding clinical decision-making and improving long-term outcomes.
Our goals are to provide a platform for exchanging new ideas and to foster multidisciplinary collaboration among surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals. By bringing together cutting-edge research and clinical insights, this Special Issue aims to inform best practices and inspire future innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of total joint arthroplasty.
Prof. Dr. Pier Francesco Indelli
Guest Editor
Dr. Stefano Ghirardelli
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- gait analysis
- PJI
- revision surgery
- personalized surgery
- implant design
- soft tissue balancing
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