Orthopaedic Surgery: Exploring the Nonoperative Predictors of Surgical Success
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editor
2. Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Interests: sports medicine; orthopaedic surgery; traumatology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Surgical intervention has long been a cornerstone in the management of musculoskeletal disorders. However, increasing emphasis is being placed on the factors that shape surgical outcomes well before the patient enters the operating room. As the field of orthopaedics continues to evolve, it has become increasingly evident that nonoperative variables—ranging from patient-reported outcomes and comorbid conditions to socioeconomic status, mental health, physical conditioning, and access to rehabilitation—play a vital role in influencing surgical success.
This Special Issue invites the submission of original research, comprehensive reviews, and clinical perspectives that shed light on the wide spectrum of nonoperative predictors that can inform surgical planning, patient selection, risk stratification, and long-term functional outcomes in orthopaedic surgery. The aim of this Special Issue is to stimulate multidisciplinary dialogue and highlight how incorporating these predictors into a preoperative assessment can optimize patient care, reduce postoperative complications, and enhance overall quality of life.
We particularly welcome submissions that explore innovative methodologies that quantify nonoperative risk factors, leverage predictive modelling, or assess how early interventions and patient optimization strategies can improve surgical readiness. Contributions that span orthopaedic subspecialties—such as spine, joint arthroplasty, trauma, and sports medicine—are particularly encouraged to be submitted to this Special Issue.
By shifting some of the focus on the treatment journey upstream, this Special Issue seeks to redefine what constitutes surgical preparedness and success in modern orthopaedics.
Dr. Mohammad Daher
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- orthopaedic surgery
- surgical outcomes
- nonoperative predictors
- patient-reported outcomes
- preoperative assessment
- risk stratification
- functional recovery
- comorbidities
- mental health in surgery
- predictive modelling
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