Novel Technologies in Orthopedic Surgery: Diagnosis and Management

Dear Colleagues,

Technological advancements in the medical field have resulted in safer and more effective procedures, individualized care, and enhanced efficiency. The development of technologies by engineers, scientists, and innovators, with the aim of increasing precision and safety within the operating room, has greatly benefited the field of orthopedic surgery.

Since certain technologies have been shown to provide dramatic advantages compared to traditional techniques, an increasing number of orthopedic surgeons are utilizing and refining tools to improve patient care. This Special Issue will explore cutting-edge diagnostic tools and technologies that are transforming the way orthopedic surgeons approach patient care. From advanced imaging techniques to innovative biomechanical assessments, these novel technologies are drastically enhancing diagnostic accuracy and precision.

Computer navigation and augmented reality

Computer navigation aims to assist in the planning and performing of surgery more consistently and precisely. Augmented reality brings real-time virtual data, such as information regarding implant placement, anatomical structures, and preoperative planning, into the surgeon's field of view.

Robotics

Thanks to the assistance of robotic technologies, surgeons can execute surgeries with more accuracy and precision. Enhancements in implant placement and alignment can result in enduring and more efficient implants. Additionally, real-time navigation and feedback from robotic systems can help to minimize mistakes, lowering the possibility of intraoperative complications.

Digital Templating

Digital templating is the process of precisely planning and sizing orthopedic implants via the utilization of powerful imaging software. With the assistance of these technologies, surgeons can accurately choose and place implants through the development of virtual templates for the patient's anatomy. Digital templating decreases implant inventory, accelerates surgery, and increases surgical precision.

3D Printing

Precision and customization during surgical procedures can be increased through the use of this technology to create surgical equipment and implants that are unique to each patient. Surgeons can also use this technology to plan complex surgeries, optimizing implant sizing with the help of 3D-printed models.

Artificial Intelligence

Massive amounts of patient data can be analyzed via artificial neural networks to discover trends and predict results, thus providing the best guidance on therapy selection and enhancing patient outcomes.

Overall, this Special Issue aims to provide readers with an overview of the current available technology in orthopedic surgery, highlighting its advantages in empowering diagnosis, intraoperative precision, and patient satisfaction.

Dr. Giuseppe Salvatore
Guest Editor

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• orthopedic surgery
• orthopedic diagnosis
• orthopedics
• computer navigation and augmented reality
• robotics
• digital templating
• 3D Printing
• artificial intelligence
• machine learning
• deep learning