Progress in Orthopaedics is dependent on ideas and innovations. The field is witnessing an explosion of ideas. New innovations are taking place everyday! What is innovation? How does one innovate? What are the big innovations in different areas of Orthopaedics? Exploration of Musculoskeletal Diseases has taken the initiative of publishing a special issue dedicated to Innovations in Orthopaedics. This issue will cover innovations which are happening in orthopaedic specialties, in orthopaedic education and research largely via orthopaedic technology.

Orthopedic surgery has experienced significant innovation over the past decade, driven in part by advancements in medical technology and surgical techniques. These innovations include the development of robotic-assisted surgery, 3D printing for custom implants and prosthetics, minimally invasive surgical techniques, cell therapy, and the integration of artificial intelligence for preoperative planning and decision support. Additionally, augmented reality and virtual reality are emerging as valuable tools in surgical training and intraoperative guidance. Despite the growing interest in these advancements, the literature assessing the long-term impact of these innovations on patient outcomes and surgical efficiency remains in its early stages. Moreover, the effects of adopting these technologies on surgeons and healthcare systems warrant further investigation.

This special issue of Exploration in Musculoskeletal Disease will curate cutting-edge research exploring these transformative innovations in orthopedic surgery. Articles related to innovations in the orthopaedic fields of arthroplasty, trauma, spine surgery, orthopaedic device development, implantology and others will form the core of this issue. How have these innovations helped surgeons do a better job? How have these innovations improved the lives of countless patients? What is involved to get an innovation from an idea to the finishing line? What is going to be the future of orthopaedics based on the innovations taking place? Can we peek into the future with a world driven by innovations? Read all this in this special issue!

Keywords: Innovation, orthopaedic technology, orthopaedic education, orthopaedic research, robotic, new implants, 3D printing, cell therapy