Innovative Technology and Advancements in Hip and Knee Surgeries
A special issue of Surgeries (ISSN 2673-4095).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Interests: primary and revision THA; primary and revision TKA; DM THA
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to submit original research articles and reviews for this Special Issue of Surgeries titled “Innovative Technology and Advancements in Hip and Knee Surgeries”.
Hip and knee arthroplasty have undergone significant changes in recent years, driven by the adoption of advanced technologies, refined surgical techniques, and novel biomaterials. These developments have enhanced surgical accuracy, improved perioperative care, and optimized long-term outcomes.
Robotic-assisted systems and computer navigation now allow precise preoperative planning and intraoperative execution, improving implant alignment, minimizing tissue trauma, and enhancing recovery. Artificial intelligence and machine learning support risk prediction, implant selection, and the creation of “digital twins” for patient-specific biomechanical simulations. Minimally invasive approaches, patient-specific instrumentation, and 3D printing enable customized reconstructions in primary and revision procedures, reducing morbidity and improving outcomes. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, telemedicine, wearable sensors, and extended reality-based physiotherapy are reshaping rehabilitation, fostering earlier discharge and sustained functional gains.
This Special Issue aims to gather significant contributions on these advancements, their clinical applications, and future perspectives in hip and knee surgery, ushering in a new era of precision, personalization, and patient-centered care.
We welcome submissions on, but not limited to, the following: robotic surgery, artificial intelligence, advanced biomaterials, 3D printing, ERAS protocols, virtual reality, and augmented navigation. I look forward to hearing from you.
Dr. Claudio D’Agostino
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hip arthroplasty
- knee arthroplasty
- robotic-assisted surgery
- artificial intelligence
- 3D printing
- virtual reality
- augmented navigation
- smart implants
- wearable technology
- minimally invasive surgery
- enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
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