Bioengineering Strategies for the Improvement of Therapies in Spinal Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

The field of spinal disease treatment has witnessed gradual development alongside recent advancements in bioengineering and technology. The constant updates in drugs, biomaterials, diagnostic techniques, surgical procedures, and bioinformatics offer a range of advanced methods for treating spinal diseases. However, limited communication between researchers and clinicians has hindered the progress of these cutting-edge biological and technological advancements.

This Special Issue of Bioengineering aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary exchange and foster the expansion of innovative bioengineering strategies for spinal disease treatment. By facilitating updates and collaboration, we aim to establish a foundation for the future development of diverse diagnostic and therapeutic tools for spinal diseases.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Biomedical devices and technology for the spine:

Design and development of surgical devices and their application.

Biosensors, biochips, and diagnostic tools for spinal disease. 

Updated surgical procedures or technologies: robotic surgery, cutting-edge MIS, deformity surgery, etc.

Prosthetics, assistive devices, and rehabilitation technologies for spinal conditions.

Biomaterials and tissue engineering for the spine:

Advanced drug investigation and treatment for spinal diseases like osteoporosis or spinal stenosis.

Novel biomaterials and their applications in surgical procedures, such as spinal fusion or anti-cancer drugs.

Cell-material interactions and tissue engineering approaches for conditions like disc regeneration or spinal cord injury.

Bioinformatics and biomechanics of the spine systems:

Data analysis based on advanced methods like big data analytics, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.

Biomechanical analysis or computational modeling of spine systems. 

Digital therapeutics for managing pain related to spinal conditions.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and contributions related to other relevant aspects of bioengineering for spinal disease treatment are also welcome in this Special Issue.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Seong Son
Guest Editor

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• spinal disease
• advanced treatment
• biomedical devices
• surgical technology
• biomaterials
• tissue engineering
• bioinformatics
• biomechanics
• digital therapeutics