Pathophysiology behind Orthopaedics Disorders: From Mechanisms to Novel Therapeutic and Surgical Approaches
A special issue of Pathophysiology (ISSN 1873-149X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 July 2024) | Viewed by 11918
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biomechanics; hip; hand; spine; bone; gait; imaging
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue of Pathophysiology to improve our understanding of the etiology and development of orthopedic degenerative diseases and related therapeutic and surgical approaches. With the aging of the population and increased physical demands of older patients, the incidence of orthopedic-related disorders has increased. These musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative diseases have led to a large burden in terms of opioid usage and the monetary costs sustained by societies worldwide. Advancements in diagnostic tools and in conservative and surgical treatments allow prompt interventions that mitigate the negative impact of these diseases, improving the quality of life of patients. Therefore, this Special Issue is dedicated to presenting studies that target the understanding of the physiological processes underlying musculoskeletal diseases, the techniques of diagnosis, and intervention with novel treatments or surgeries. We welcome original studies that provide support for the discussion and debate of established concepts and also for research that shed new light on concepts in the field of orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation. We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Giovanni F. Solitro
Dr. Patrick A. Massey
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hip
- hand
- knee
- shoulder
- spine
- elbow
- foot
- bone
- ankle
- cartilage
- biomechanics
- imaging
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