Advances in Bone and Cartilage Diseases
A special issue of Osteology (ISSN 2673-4036).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editors
Interests: human kinetics in the specialty of physiotherapy
2. Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Coimbra Health School, Scientific-Pedagogical Unit of Physiotherapy, Rua 5 de Outubro, São Martinho do Bispo, 3045-043 Coimbra, Portugal
3. Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center (SPRINT), Portugal
Interests: knee; osteoarthritis; physiotherapy; physical therapy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bone and cartilage diseases continue to be some of the most significant challenges affecting individuals worldwide, with the number of affected people steadily rising. This trend not only highlights the enormous impact these conditions have on public health but also underscores the urgent need for ongoing research and clinical advancements.
Recent progress in our understanding of the physiopathological mechanisms, diagnostic imaging, and innovative therapeutic strategies has ushered in a new era in the management of these diseases. In light of these exciting developments, Osteology is pleased to announce this Special Issue, entitled “Advances in Bone and Cartilage Diseases”. This Special Issue aims to collate and present the latest scientific evidence and clinically relevant data, addressing topics ranging from basic research and innovative diagnostic techniques to comprehensive clinical studies and novel therapeutic interventions.
We invite researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals to submit their original research articles, case series, narrative reviews, systematic reviews, or meta-analyses. Your contributions will be vital in bridging the gap between fundamental scientific discovery and clinical practice, ultimately enhancing our understanding and management of bone and cartilage diseases and improving patient care.
Dr. Rui Soles Gonçalves
Guest Editor
Dr. Ricardo Luis De Almeida Maia Ferreira
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- bone
- cartilage
- clinical practice
- research
- intervention
- diagnosis
- epidemiology
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