MD, Specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology

MD

2015: Degree in Medicine and Surgery, obtained at the University of Bologna, vote 110/110 with honours

• 2021: Specialisation in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, obtained at the Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli - University of Bologna, vote 110/110 with honours
• 2021: PhD student at the Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna
• 2016: Registration with the Order of Surgeons and Dentists of the Province of Trapani
• 2009: Scientific Maturity at the Liceo Scientifico ‘G. Ferro’ in Alcamo (TP), vote 100/100

• 2012: Participation in Human Anatomy course ‘Professor Giovanni Mazzotti Italian American Conference on Human Anatomy, Research and Healthcare Professions’, D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY, USA
• 2012-2013: Anatomy Tutor at the Department of Human Anatomical Sciences and Physiopathology of the Locomotor Apparatus, University of Bologna
• 2013-2015: Volunteer attending physician with participation in clinical and research activities at the II Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic of the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, directed by Prof. Maurilio Marcacci
• 2016-2021: Clinical, surgical and research activity as Resident in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Ospedale Maggiore and Policlinico Sant'Orsola of Bologna
• 2021: Participation in AO Trauma Base Course - Principles of Fracture Treatment
• 2023: Fellowship in Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgery at the Desert Orthopaedic Center in Las Vegas, NV, USA (host surgeon Dr. Russell T. Nevins)
• 2021-2024: Research Fellow at the Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences of the University of Bologna, with clinical activitiy at the II Orthopaedic and Traumatology Clinic of the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, directed by Prof. Stefano Zaffagnini

Italian: Native speaker
English: Excellent

Extensive knowledge of Windows and Os-X (Mac) operating systems. Professional use of the softwares: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop and iMovie.

Thorough knowledge of Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery systems and non-invasive Computer Assisted Joint Laxity Assessment systems

Lecturer in the subject ‘Traumatology and First Aid’ for the Degree Course in Motor Sciences, University of Bologna, Rimini campus, in the 2019/2020 academic year

Collaborated/collaborated in the following scientific research projects at IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli:

• Anatomo-functional correlation between passive intra-operative kinematics with navigator and post-operative kinematics with dynamic RSA under load of the prosthetic knee (RSA Progin)
• Methodologies for the treatment of limb amputations by osseointegration (Me.ta.cos)
• Development of an osseointegrated implant for the treatment of lower limb amputations (Osteocustom)
• Clinical and functional evaluation of trans-femoral amputee patients treated with an osseointegrated implant (Osteo-Outcome)
• Surgical treatment outcomes of mobile bearing hinged total knee replacement (Endomodel Outcome - EO)
• Surgical treatment outcomes of megaprosthetic knee replacement in non-oncologic patients (MPNO)
• Latest generation posterior stabilized and mobile bearing total knee prosthesis: a prospective 10-year follow-up study using telemedicine (Telefu-TKA)
• Evaluation of clinical outcomes of implanted posterior stabilized total knee replacement using inertial sensors (Sympho-EM)
• Assessment of bone mineral density at the interface with the femoral and tibial components in patients undergoing total knee replacement of different designs and materials (DXA-TKA)
• Assessment of intra-articular temperature in subjects with total knee replacement using infrared thermography

Author/co-author of 30 scientific publications (H-Index 11):

• 28 scientific articles in international journals
• 2 book chapters
• He is co-author of 3 instructional videos on new surgical techniques

He is a member of the following national and international scientific societies

• Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SIOT)
• Italian Society of Arthroscopy, Knee, Upper Limb, Sport, Cartilage, Orthopaedic Technologies (SIAGASCOT) - Member of the Knee Robotic Surgery Committee
• European Orthopedic Research Society (EORS)
• International Society of Orthopedic Centers (ISOC)

He is an official reviewer for the following international scientific journals

• The Knee
• Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
• HSS Journal (Member of the Editorial Board)

• Prosthetic reconstructive knee and hip surgery (standard and computer-assisted)
• Arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery
• Traumatological lower limb surgery
• Osseointegration for lower limb amputations