Surgical Innovations and New Strategies in Spine Surgery
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Surgery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2026 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editors
Interests: radiation therapy; traumatology; oncologic orthopedia; spine research; spine surgery; spinal surgery; neuro-oncology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to current operative treatment options and technical developments in spine surgery. The focus is on modern procedures that enhance precision, stability, and functional outcomes in the management of degenerative, traumatic, and neoplastic spinal disorders.
The articles highlight recent advances in minimally invasive spine surgery, navigation-assisted techniques, and intraoperative imaging. In addition, current trends in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar stabilization, as well as deformity surgery, are presented and critically evaluated.
A particular emphasis is placed on lumbopelvic stabilization techniques and the management of complex injuries to the posterior pelvic ring. The discussions address contemporary instrumentation strategies, fixation options, and their relevance for restoring lumbosacral and pelvic stability, especially in cases of highly unstable trauma or tumor-related conditions.
Further topics include optimization of perioperative management, from preoperative planning and blood loss or infection prophylaxis to the use of innovative implant designs and new materials for intervertebral fusion.
This Special Issue is aimed at orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgeons seeking to stay informed about the latest operative techniques, novel materials, and evidence-based strategies. It provides practical insights and scientific orientation to advance surgical concepts with the goal of improving precision, stability, and patient safety in spine surgery.
Dr. Frederic Bludau
Dr. Christian Ewelt
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lumbo-sacral spine
- pelvic ring
- insufficiency fractures
- intervertebral body fusion devices
- reconstruction of tumour defects
- spondylodiscitis
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