Fabio Catani
Professor Fabio Catani completed Medical School at the University of Bologna, Italy, and his residency in orthopedic surgery and physiotherapy at the Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli of Bologna, Italy. He has been trained in joint biomechanics and motion analysis at Mayo Clinic, MIT, and Nuffield Orthopedic. He is currently Chief of the Orthopaedic Department and Full Professor at Modena University Hospital, Modena, Italy.
He is an internationally recognized expert in joint arthroplasty surgery focusing on motion analysis and innovation technology, such as computer assisted surgery and robotic surgery. He is also an expert on research and educational endeavors to make patients more satisfied with their knee and hip arthroplasty, increasing their ability to perform daily living activities. His contributions to the orthopaedic community have focused on improving surgical techniques, understanding the pathomechanics of orthopaedic diseases, and quantifying the patient outcomes. He has patents on ankle, knee designs, and orthopedic sensoring devices. In recognition of his work, he has received numerous awards, including the Mark Coventry Award, assigned by the American Knee Society.
Professor Catani is often asked for insight and investigation of contemporary orthopedic issues. He has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, abstracts, and other written publications. He is an active member of the European Hip Society, an international member of the American Knee Society, and is Past-President of the European Knee Society.