Advances in Knee and Ankle Arthroplasty: Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, and Innovations
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 July 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: trauma surgery; fracture; infection; arthroplasty; osteoporosis; knee surgery; hip; sports injuries; bone loss
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Dear Colleagues,
Total joint arthroplasty represents one of the most successful achievements in orthopedic surgery. While hip and knee arthroplasty are widely established, knee and ankle replacements continue to evolve with innovations in implant design, biomaterials, and surgical techniques. These advances have expanded indications, improved functional outcomes, and reduced complication rates. At the same time, the management of complex cases—including revision arthroplasty, periprosthetic infection, and severe deformities—remains a clinical challenge, requiring multidisciplinary approaches and the integration of new technologies such as navigation, robotics, and patient-specific instrumentation.
This Special Issue aims to provide an updated overview of recent progress in knee and ankle arthroplasty, focusing on both established and emerging techniques, clinical outcomes, and strategies to prevent and manage complications. Contributions are welcome from both clinical and basic research perspectives, offering insights into surgical innovations, perioperative care, biomechanics, imaging, and patient-centered approaches.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Tommaso Greco
Guest Editor
Dr. Antonio Mascio
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- knee arthroplasty
- ankle arthroplasty
- joint replacement
- surgical innovations
- revision surgery
- robotic and computer-assisted surgery
- custom-made implants
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