Spinal Surgery: Advances and Concerns
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 64
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Life Sciences, Health, and Health Professions, Link Campus University, Rome, Italy
3. Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
Interests: orthopaedic surgery; trauma surgery; knee; hip; spine; ankle; arthroplasty; arthroscopy; sports medicine; regenerative medicine; medical statistics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the launch of this Special Issue, entitled "Spinal Surgery: Advances and Concerns”, in Medicina, a multidisciplinary, open access, and peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality articles (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/medicina). The current impact factor of this journal is 2.4.
This Special Issue aims to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of spinal surgery, where technological innovation meets clinical practice. We invite the submission of research, clinical studies, and review articles highlighting cutting-edge developments in minimally invasive techniques, robotic-assisted surgery, artificial intelligence applications, and advanced imaging methods transforming surgical precision and patient outcomes. This Special Issue aims to address the critical concerns facing the field, including the balance between technological advancement and economic sustainability, the learning curve associated with novel techniques, radiation exposure reduction, and the long-term efficacy validation of emerging therapies. We welcome the submission of research focused on endoscopic approaches, 3D-printed implants, neuromodulation, biologics, and stem cell applications. Contributions examining patient-specific challenges, outcome measurements, and proper patient selection are particularly encouraged. With this Special Issue, we hope to create a platform that offers spine surgeons and scientists worldwide an opportunity to share innovations that bridge the gap between technological promise and clinical reality, ultimately advancing our collective goal of improved patient care through evidence-based spinal surgery.
Dr. Filippo Migliorini
Guest Editor
Dr. Gaetano Pappalardo
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- spine
- surgery
- minimally invasive
- deformity
- motion preservation
- oncology
- infections
- trauma
- complications
- instrumentation
- outcomes
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