Advances in Cervical Spine Surgery: Techniques, Outcomes, and Innovations

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite contributions to our Special Issue, “Advances in Cervical Spine Surgery: Techniques, Outcomes, and Innovations”. The landscape of cervical spine surgery is evolving, encompassing biomechanical advancements alongside innovations in endoscopic techniques. This Special Issue aims to consolidate cutting-edge research and shed light on diverse aspects of cervical spine surgery, from traditional approaches to emerging endoscopic procedures. This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of cervical spine surgery and their implications in clinical practice. Aligned with the journal's scope, we seek original research articles and reviews that delve into surgical techniques, outcomes, and innovations. Topics of interest include but are not limited to, pedicle screws, anterior–posterior surgeries, preventive measures for complications, endoscopic approaches, and novel techniques such as preoperative computed tomography morphometric measurements. With a target of at least 10 high-quality contributions, this Special Issue aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the current state of research in cervical spine surgery. In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles and reviews covering a broad spectrum of themes, including the following:

• Surgical techniques in cervical spine surgery;
• The outcomes of anterior–posterior surgeries;
• Complication prevention in complex cervical spine surgeries;
• Innovations in endoscopic cervical spine surgery;
• Novel techniques in cervical pedicle screw insertion, laminoplasty, and high cervical surgery;
• The impact of the screw angle in anterior cervical discectomy/fusion;
• A comparison of posterior fixation combinations with an allograft spacer.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Byung Ho Lee
Guest Editor

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• cervical spine
• C5 palsy
• biomechanics
• subsidence
• radiologic outcome
• freehand pedicle screw insertion technique