Hand Surgery: Latest Advances and Prospects
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 80
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tendon surgery; hand surgery; orthopedic surgery; carpal tunnel surgery
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hand surgery is a dynamic and evolving field that plays a critical role in restoring functionality and improving the quality of life for patients with various musculoskeletal and nerve disorders. This Special Issue, titled “Hand Surgery: Latest Advances and Prospects”, aims to provide an in-depth overview of the latest advancements, techniques, and research shaping modern hand surgery. It will include a wide range of topics such as innovative surgical procedures, minimally invasive techniques, rehabilitation strategies, and the integration of emerging technologies such as robotic surgery and 3D printing. Moreover, the Special Issue will highlight future challenges and opportunities, addressing both clinical and technological developments that will drive the field forward. By exploring current trends and anticipating future innovations, this collection serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and students striving to advance the practice and science of hand surgery.
Dr. Camillo Fulchignoni
Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Rocchi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hand surgery
- musculoskeletal and nerve disorders
- innovative surgical procedures
- minimally invasive techniques
- rehabilitation strategies
- robotic surgery
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