Robotic & Sensor-Guided Surgery
Clinical and biomechanical validation of robot-assisted technologies in knee replacement. Studies on the reproducibility of native kinematics and on restricted kinematic alignment.
Research & Publications
Research Drives Practice.
Research is an integral part of my clinical practice. I publish in peer-reviewed international journals, contribute to leading academic textbooks, and collaborate with centers of excellence across Europe and North America. Every innovation I introduce in the operating room or clinic is grounded in solid scientific validation. Technology and new therapies can offer great value, but only when supported by robust evidence. For this reason I avoid approaches driven by current hype, treatments based on weak or absent literature, and products that quickly become "fashionable" without a real scientific rationale.
+40
Peer-reviewed publications
6
Book chapters
3
International fellowships
30+
Invited lectures
Scientific focus
Active Research Areas.
Periprosthetic Joint Infections (PJI)
Development and dissemination of the DAPRI protocol (Debridement, Antibiotic Pearls, Retention of the Implant). Research on next-generation sequencing and nanotechnology.
Kinematics & Implant Design
Biomechanical comparison between medial pivot, posterior-stabilized, and single-radius designs. Motion analysis in collaboration with the Stanford Biomotion Laboratory.
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Optimization of direct anterior and minimally invasive approaches. Functional outcomes, accelerated recovery, and reduced complications.
Selected publications
Peer-reviewed journal articles
J Exp Orthop · 2023
Native knee kinematics is not reproduced after sensor guided cruciates substituting total knee arthroplasty
Indelli PF, Giuntoli M, Zepeda K, Ghirardelli S, Valtanen RS, Iannotti F.
Arthroplasty · 2023
Biomechanical considerations for an easily-restricted robot-assisted kinematic alignment
Valpiana P, Ghirardelli S, Valtanen RS, Risitano S, Iannotti F, Schaller C, Zepeda K, Engl M, Indelli PF.
Journal of Functional Morphology Kinesiology · 2021
Kinematic comparison between medially-congruent and posterior-stabilized third generation TKA designs
Ghirardelli S, Asay JL, Leonardi EA, Amoroso T, Andriacchi TP, Indelli PF.
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · 2020
Sensor Guided Technology Helps to Reproduce Medial Pivot Kinematics in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Cochetti A, Ghirardelli S, Iannotti F, Risitano S, Giardini P, Indelli PF.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc · 2020
No clinical differences at 2-year follow-up between single radius and J-curve medial pivot total knee arthroplasty
Indelli PF, Morello F, Ghirardelli S, Fidanza A, Iannotti F, Ferrini A.
JBJS Reviews · 2019
Intraoperative Sensing Technology to Achieve Balance in Primary TKA: A Review of the Literature
Ghirardelli S, Bala A, Peretti G, Antonini G, Indelli PF.
Hip International · 2020
Debridement, Antibiotic Pearls, and Retention of the Implant (DAPRI) in infected Total Hip Arthroplasty
Ghirardelli S, Fidanza A, Prati P, Iannotti F, Indelli PF.
Pathogens · 2023
Debridement, Antibiotic Pearls, and Retention of the Implant (DAPRI) in Early Periprosthetic Joint Infections
Indelli PF, Ghirardelli S, Valpiana P, Bini L, Festini M, Iannotti F.
EFORT Open Reviews · 2021
Next-Generation Sequencing for Pathogen Detection in Periprosthetic Joint Infections
Indelli PF, Ghirardelli S, Violante B, Amanatullah DF.
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease · 2021
Nanotechnology as an Anti-Infection Strategy in Periprosthetic Joint Infections (PJI)
Indelli PF, Ghirardelli S, Iannotti F, Indelli AM, Pipino G.
Book chapters
Contributions to academic textbooks.
Varus-Valgus correction deformity in total knee arthroplasty
Knee Arthroplasty (SIAGASCOT Monographs)
Edra Edizioni · 2022
Osteoarthritis of the knee and total knee arthroplasty
Orthopedics and Trauma: Current Concepts and Best Practices
Springer New York · 2022
Effect of Tradition and Innovation on the Technique of Total Knee Arthroplasty
ESSKA/EKA/EHS/AAHKS Lecture Book
Springer New York · 2022
Total hip arthroplasty surgical approaches: optimizing the outcome
ESSKA/EKA/EHS/AAHKS Lecture Book
Springer New York · 2022
International network
Academic Collaborations.
A network of world-leading centers that fuels scientific exchange, translational research, and continuous refinement of surgical techniques.
Stanford University
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Biomotion Laboratory
Stanford, USA
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)
Adult Reconstruction & Joint Replacement Service
New York, USA
University of Toronto
Mount Sinai Hospital, Lower Extremity Reconstruction
Toronto, Canada
Professional memberships
Professional Societies.
Member of international societies dedicated to hip and knee surgery and orthopedic sports medicine.
AAHKS
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Member
ESSKA
European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
Member
SIAGASCOT
Italian Society of Arthroscopy, Knee, Sport, Cartilage and Orthopaedic Technologies
Member
AAOS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
International Member
AOSSM
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
International Member
Editorial activity
Reviewer for peer-reviewed journals.
- , Journal of Experimental Orthopedics
- , BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
- , Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation
- , Surgery Insights (Editorial Board)
Faculty & speaker
Meetings & Training Courses.
- Invited speaker at AAHKS, ESSKA, and SIAGASCOT meetings.
- Faculty in international robotic knee surgery courses.
- Cadaver-lab instructor for minimally invasive hip approaches.
- Clinical tutor for Italian and international fellows and residents.
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