Blog - Stefano Zaffagnini

June 4, 2026

All-inside repair is an effective treatment for medial meniscus posterior root tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis of biomechanical and clinical evidence

Medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) can severely disrupt knee […]

May 26, 2026

Over-the-top plus lateral extra-articular tenodesis anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Ten tips for success

The Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute presents a technical review focused on […]

May 19, 2026

Cutting Technique of Soccer Players After ACLR: On-Field Matched Control Study

This study investigated whether young soccer players who underwent anterior […]

May 18, 2026

Sequential Limb Lengthening: A Novel Staged Approach Combining External Fixation and a Motorized Intramedullary Lengthening Nail for a Large Posttraumatic Tibial Defect

This study presents a novel surgical strategy for the management […]

May 14, 2026

Preserving scientific integrity in academic publishing: Navigating artificial intelligence, journal policies and the impact factor as a quality indicator

Artificial intelligence is transforming scientific research at an unprecedented pace, […]

May 14, 2026

Graft orientation using the over-the-top technique in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Magnetic resonance imaging-based study

Restoring the native anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) […]

May 14, 2026

High tibial osteotomy leads to medial-lateral redistribution of knee internal forces during walking and stair ambulation and improves patient-reported outcomes

Knee varus malalignment is one of the major drivers of […]

April 28, 2026

Good mid-term outcomes and over 80% survivorship rate after all-inside repair of bucket-handle and full-thickness radial tears

The menisci are crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structures essential for load distribution, […]

April 28, 2026

Skeletally immature patients undergoing over-the-top anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using hamstring autograft with preserved tibial insertion and lateral extraarticular tenodesis (LET) exhibit good early graft MRI signal similar to adult patients

Pediatric patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) generally show […]

April 1, 2026

Standardised Transparent Orthopaedic Reporting and Modelling for AI (STORM-AI)—Guidelines for reporting artificial intelligence studies in orthopaedics from the ESSKA AI Working Group

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming orthopaedic research, but inconsistent […]

March 12, 2026

From de-skilling to up-skilling: How artificial intelligence will augment the modern physician

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into orthopaedic practice is […]

March 11, 2026

A systematic review of distal medial collateral ligament Stener-like lesion: Good clinical and functional outcomes of surgical treatment

This systematic review aimed to evaluate the available literature on […]

March 11, 2026

Preserving scientific integrity in academic publishing: Navigating artificial intelligence, journal policies and the impact factor as a quality indicator

This editorial examines the challenges that recent transformations in scientific […]

February 2, 2026

Simplified Knee MRI ‘Sagittal Tibial Epi-Physis (STEP)’ Shorthand for Skeletal Age Assessment in Pediatric Patients with ACL Injury

Objectives: To develop a simplified MRI-based shorthand assessment method, referred to […]

January 27, 2026

Isolated medial meniscus allograft transplant intraoperatively restores anteroposterior knee stability as effectively as isolated anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

To compare the capacity of isolated medial or lateral meniscus […]

January 22, 2026

Preserving scientific integrity in academic publishing: Navigating artificial intelligence, journal policies and the impact factor as a quality indicator

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), the rise of mega-journals, […]

January 16, 2026

Sport participation after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: High return rates independent of implant design or technique, a systematic review and meta-analysis

Return to Sport After Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: An Updated Perspective […]

January 13, 2026

Micro-fragmented adipose tissue for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis: A prospective pilot study at 1-year follow-up

Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread and disabling condition that […]

January 12, 2026

Underestimation of tibial tuberosity–trochlear groove distance in conventional knee magnetic resonance imaging compared to full-extension imaging

Patellar Dislocations: Does Knee Flexion Affect the TT–TG Distance? Patellar […]

January 12, 2026

Surface Reconstruction With A Biomimetic Osteochondral Scaffold For Tibial Plateau Lesions: Results At Long-Term Follow-Up

Osteochondral defects of the tibial plateau, often resulting from trauma […]

December 10, 2025

Medial hinge fracture after closing wedge high tibial osteotomy: Proposing a new classification and risk factor analysis of a neglected complication

High tibial osteotomy (HTO) remains a key joint-preserving option for […]

November 21, 2025

Bridging the gap to arthroplasty: genicular artery embolization and semaglutide in a patient with severe obesity and refractory knee osteoarthritis

This case describes a 51-year-old woman with severe obesity (BMI […]

November 18, 2025

Current concept on assessment and management of anterior cruciate ligament injury in skeletally immature athletes

The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in paediatric […]

November 17, 2025

Systematic review and meta-analysis of implant-specific outcomes in inlay and onlay patellofemoral arthroplasty for isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis

Patellofemoral Arthroplasty: A Modern Solution for Anterior Knee Osteoarthritis Patellofemoral […]

November 7, 2025

Boosting the clinical use of ground reaction forces in anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention: The ‘CUTtheACL’ study

ACL injury rates are rising sharply in youth football players […]

November 5, 2025

Testing ACL-Reconstructed Football Players on the Field: An Algorithm to Assess Cutting Biomechanics Injury Risk Through Wearable Sensors

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are becoming increasingly common among […]

October 31, 2025

Personalised High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery Is Accurate: An Assessment Using 3D Distance Mapping

Personalised 3D orthopaedics is redefining the future of knee surgery. […]

October 24, 2025

Deleterious effect of sex mismatch between donor and recipient after meniscus allograft transplantation

Donor–Recipient Sex Mismatch Affects Meniscal Allograft Transplant Survival This study […]

October 1, 2025

Age-specific over-the-top techniques for physeal sparing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in skeletally immature patients: Current concepts for prepubescents to older adolescents

Smart ACL Reconstruction for Young Athletes: Protecting Growth, Restoring Performance […]

September 22, 2025

Detection of Foot Contact Using Inertial Measurement Units inSports Movements: A Systematic Review

Advancing Sports Injury Prevention with IMU-Based Foot Contact Detection Traditional […]

September 19, 2025

DEEP lateral femoral notch sign is associated with lateral meniscustear and non‑spherical lateral femoral condyle in ACL deficient knee

This study aimed to evaluate the association between the deep […]

September 16, 2025

High tibial osteotomy effectively restores motor function during daily activities in patients with knee osteoarthritis and varus deformity

This study provides strong evidence that high tibial osteotomy (HTO) […]

August 29, 2025

Boosting the clinical use of ground reaction forces in anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention: The ‘CUTtheACL’ study

August 20, 2025

Is Unicompartmental Arthroplasty an Acceptable Optionfor Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee?

August 20, 2025

Dal bisturi al 3D per una svolta nella chirurgia

August 20, 2025

La chirurgia del futuro? Sempre più personalizzata.

August 20, 2025

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Una raccolta di pubblicazioni e interviste che approfondiscono il mio impegno nella medicina, nella ricerca e nella promozione di un approccio personalizzato alla cura.

All-inside repair is an effective treatment for medial meniscus posterior root tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis of biomechanical and clinical evidence

Over-the-top plus lateral extra-articular tenodesis anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Ten tips for success

Cutting Technique of Soccer Players After ACLR: On-Field Matched Control Study

Sequential Limb Lengthening: A Novel Staged Approach Combining External Fixation and a Motorized Intramedullary Lengthening Nail for a Large Posttraumatic Tibial Defect

Preserving scientific integrity in academic publishing: Navigating artificial intelligence, journal policies and the impact factor as a quality indicator

Graft orientation using the over-the-top technique in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Magnetic resonance imaging-based study

High tibial osteotomy leads to medial-lateral redistribution of knee internal forces during walking and stair ambulation and improves patient-reported outcomes

Good mid-term outcomes and over 80% survivorship rate after all-inside repair of bucket-handle and full-thickness radial tears

Skeletally immature patients undergoing over-the-top anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using hamstring autograft with preserved tibial insertion and lateral extraarticular tenodesis (LET) exhibit good early graft MRI signal similar to adult patients

Standardised Transparent Orthopaedic Reporting and Modelling for AI (STORM-AI)—Guidelines for reporting artificial intelligence studies in orthopaedics from the ESSKA AI Working Group

From de-skilling to up-skilling: How artificial intelligence will augment the modern physician

A systematic review of distal medial collateral ligament Stener-like lesion: Good clinical and functional outcomes of surgical treatment

Preserving scientific integrity in academic publishing: Navigating artificial intelligence, journal policies and the impact factor as a quality indicator

Simplified Knee MRI ‘Sagittal Tibial Epi-Physis (STEP)’ Shorthand for Skeletal Age Assessment in Pediatric Patients with ACL Injury

Isolated medial meniscus allograft transplant intraoperatively restores anteroposterior knee stability as effectively as isolated anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Preserving scientific integrity in academic publishing: Navigating artificial intelligence, journal policies and the impact factor as a quality indicator

Sport participation after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: High return rates independent of implant design or technique, a systematic review and meta-analysis

Micro-fragmented adipose tissue for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis: A prospective pilot study at 1-year follow-up

Underestimation of tibial tuberosity–trochlear groove distance in conventional knee magnetic resonance imaging compared to full-extension imaging

Surface Reconstruction With A Biomimetic Osteochondral Scaffold For Tibial Plateau Lesions: Results At Long-Term Follow-Up

Medial hinge fracture after closing wedge high tibial osteotomy: Proposing a new classification and risk factor analysis of a neglected complication

Bridging the gap to arthroplasty: genicular artery embolization and semaglutide in a patient with severe obesity and refractory knee osteoarthritis

Current concept on assessment and management of anterior cruciate ligament injury in skeletally immature athletes

Systematic review and meta-analysis of implant-specific outcomes in inlay and onlay patellofemoral arthroplasty for isolated patellofemoral osteoarthritis

Boosting the clinical use of ground reaction forces in anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention: The ‘CUTtheACL’ study

Testing ACL-Reconstructed Football Players on the Field: An Algorithm to Assess Cutting Biomechanics Injury Risk Through Wearable Sensors

Personalised High Tibial Osteotomy Surgery Is Accurate: An Assessment Using 3D Distance Mapping

Deleterious effect of sex mismatch between donor and recipient after meniscus allograft transplantation

Age-specific over-the-top techniques for physeal sparing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in skeletally immature patients: Current concepts for prepubescents to older adolescents

Detection of Foot Contact Using Inertial Measurement Units inSports Movements: A Systematic Review

DEEP lateral femoral notch sign is associated with lateral meniscustear and non‑spherical lateral femoral condyle in ACL deficient knee

High tibial osteotomy effectively restores motor function during daily activities in patients with knee osteoarthritis and varus deformity

Boosting the clinical use of ground reaction forces in anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention: The ‘CUTtheACL’ study

Is Unicompartmental Arthroplasty an Acceptable Optionfor Spontaneous Osteonecrosis of the Knee?

Dal bisturi al 3D per una svolta nella chirurgia

La chirurgia del futuro? Sempre più personalizzata.

Concetti attuali sulla valutazione e gestione delle lesioni del LCA in atleti in accrescimento con fisi aperte

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