Advances in Spine Disease Research
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2024 | Viewed by 765
Special Issue Editor
Interests: exoskeletons; spine problems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Spinal disorders and disabilities are among the leading causes of work loss, suffering, and health care expenditure throughout the industrialized world. This Special Issue is focused on the following topics:
- Degenerative disc disease is a common spinal condition characterized by the breakdown of intervertebral discs. Manuscripts should be focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying disc degeneration, with an emphasis on genetic factors, inflammation, and mechanical stress. Advances in regenerative therapies, such as stem cell treatments and tissue engineering, offer promising avenues for halting or reversing disc degeneration.
- Spinal stenosis is defined as a narrowing of the spinal canal, leading to compression of the spinal cord and nerves. Manuscripts should concentrate on diagnostic techniques, including advanced imaging methods and biomarkers, to detect and assess the severity of stenosis.
- Herniated discs occur when the soft inner core of an intervertebral disc protrudes through the outer layer, often causing pain and nerve compression. Manuscripts should focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as endoscopic discectomy, as well as non-surgical options like physical therapy and pain management.
- Scoliosis is a complex condition characterized by abnormal curvature of the spine. Research should be focused on immunological mechanisms, genetic predisposition, and the development of targeted biologic therapies to manage symptoms and slow disease progression.
- Spinal cord injury often results in long-term disability. We are interested in research dedicated to finding ways to restore function, e.g., rehabilitation with exoskeleton technology, which hold promise for increasing mobility in paralyzed patients.
I am looking forward to receiving your submission.
Dr. Sebastian Głowiński
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- spine diseases
- low back pain
- neck back pain
- spinal biomechanics
- spine deformity
