About this Research Topic
Knee surgery has seen remarkable advancements over the past few decades, significantly improving patient outcomes across various conditions, including ligament injuries, meniscus tears, cartilage damage, osteoarthritis, and structural deformities. With a focus on preservation techniques and arthroplasty, these advancements have enhanced both surgical outcomes and patient recovery. The integration of new surgical strategies, techniques, and technologies has enabled orthopedic surgeons to address complex knee pathologies more effectively than ever before. Additionally, developments in joint preservation techniques such as cartilage repair, ligament reconstruction, meniscal preservation, and realignment osteotomies, alongside advancements in arthroplasty, have expanded the scope of treatment options available to patients, with a trend towards more personalized and minimally invasive approaches.
The main goal of this research topic is to collect pioneering research on the latest advances in knee surgery, with a focus on both joint preservation techniques and knee arthroplasty. By bringing together cutting-edge studies and clinical experiences, this issue aims to offer orthopedic surgeons valuable insights into novel surgical strategies, technical innovations, and the most recent clinical outcomes. The aim is to drive innovation and promote the ongoing development of more effective, personalized, and less invasive treatment options for knee injuries and degenerative conditions. The research topic will focus on:
1. Knee Preservation Techniques
•Ligament repairs and reconstructions
•Meniscus preservation, root tear repairs, and allograft transplantation
•Cartilage regeneration with marrow stimulation, cell-based treatments, and stem-cell implantation
•Advanced osteotomy techniques for femoral, tibial, and tibial tubercle realignment
2.Knee Arthroplasty
•Updates in total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, personalized approaches, and less invasive methods
•Robotic-assisted systems, computer navigation, PSA, customized implants, and navigation technologies
•Fast-track and ultra-fast-track approaches, along with managing complications like periprosthetic infection
The main goal of this research topic is to collect pioneering research on the latest advances in knee surgery, with a focus on both joint preservation techniques and knee arthroplasty. By bringing together cutting-edge studies and clinical experiences, this issue aims to offer orthopedic surgeons valuable insights into novel surgical strategies, technical innovations, and the most recent clinical outcomes. The aim is to drive innovation and promote the ongoing development of more effective, personalized, and less invasive treatment options for knee injuries and degenerative conditions. The research topic will focus on:
1. Knee Preservation Techniques
•Ligament repairs and reconstructions
•Meniscus preservation, root tear repairs, and allograft transplantation
•Cartilage regeneration with marrow stimulation, cell-based treatments, and stem-cell implantation
•Advanced osteotomy techniques for femoral, tibial, and tibial tubercle realignment
2.Knee Arthroplasty
•Updates in total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, personalized approaches, and less invasive methods
•Robotic-assisted systems, computer navigation, PSA, customized implants, and navigation technologies
•Fast-track and ultra-fast-track approaches, along with managing complications like periprosthetic infection
Keywords: Knee surgery, Joint preservation surgery, Knee arthroplasty, Knee osteotomy, Ligament reconstruction, Meniscus preservation, Cartilage regeneration, Knee osteoarthritis, Knee ligament injury, Meniscus tear
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