Total Joint Arthroplasty: Clinical Advances and Innovations in Surgical Techniques and Rehabilitation

Dear Colleagues,

Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) remains one of the most effective surgical interventions for end-stage joint disease, significantly improving pain, function, and quality of life. Recent years have seen rapid evolution in surgical techniques, implant design, perioperative care, and rehabilitation protocols that continue to refine outcomes and reduce complications. This Special Issue aims to highlight current clinical advances and emerging innovations in TJA, including minimally invasive procedures, robotic-assisted surgery, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways, and patient-specific rehabilitation strategies. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and clinical studies that explore the efficacy, safety, and long-term outcomes of novel approaches in hip, knee, shoulder, and other joint arthroplasties. Contributions discussing challenges such as periprosthetic joint infection, implant longevity, patient selection, and postoperative monitoring are also encouraged. By bringing together cutting-edge research and expert perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to inform clinical practice and foster multidisciplinary collaboration in the evolving landscape of joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Marco Minelli
Prof. Dr. Mattia Loppini
Dr. Federico Della Rocca
Guest Editors

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