Best orthopedists in Italy: TOP 14 doctors

Dr. Lovi holds a European Diploma in Spine Treatment and focuses on spine deformities and scoliosis at IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology at University of Milano-Bicocca
• Active in multiple prestigious spine societies including Eurospine and GIS
• Part of the Scientific Board of EMSPOD, focusing on pediatric orthopedic diseases
• 20+ years of experience in spine conditions

Pioneered Italy's first meniscus transplant – Dr. Danchise specializes in advanced knee surgeries at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi.

• Specialized in orthopedics and traumatology at the University of Milan
• Trained in knee replacement in London and New York
• Chair of the Italian Society for Knee Surgery
• Founder and Editor-in-chief of Artroscopia e Ginocchio journal
• Member of ESSKA and ISAKOS – leading international knee surgery societies

Head of the Orthopedics Department, Orthopedic Surgeon

Prof. Zagra has performed over 5,000 major orthopedic operations, specializing in complex hip surgeries at IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi.

• Head of Hip Surgery Department I at a leading Milan orthopedic center
• Specializes in revision hip surgeries – 25% of his cases
• Uses latest ceramic and titanium implants for safer outcomes
• Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the European Hip Society
• Visiting professor at the University of Milan's Orthopaedics School

Professor Boriani has performed 3,000+ spinal surgeries and developed the WBB system – now used worldwide for tumor staging.

• Director of Spine Tumor Surgery at IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi
• Invented carbon fiber reconstruction systems for post-surgical tumor cases
• Pioneered en bloc resection techniques for thoracic spine tumors
• Published 430+ research articles on spinal oncology
• Honorary member of multiple international spine societies

Orthopedist, Oncologist, Specialist in osteosarcoma treatment

Orthopedic Surgeon

Spine Surgeon

2,500+ spinal surgeries performed – Dr. Bassani specializes in minimally invasive and 'non-fusion' techniques at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi.

• Director of the II Spine Unit at IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute
• Expert in dynamic stabilization and total disc replacement
• Professor at the Neurosurgical Specialization School, University of Turin
• Trained in spine surgery across Europe and the US
• First Prize Winner at the 13th International ARGOS Spine Symposium

3,000+ spine surgeries performed – Dr. Lolli specializes in advanced treatments for spinal deformities at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• 20+ years of experience in orthopedic and spine surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for scoliosis and kyphosis
• Trained at Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute – one of Europe's top centers
• Active member of AO Spine association
• Published 30+ papers in leading medical journals

15,000+ operations performed, including 1,215 hip arthroscopies in just 6 years – Dr. Zini specializes in sports-related joint injuries at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Coordinator of Orthopedics & Traumatology since 2007
• Treats elite athletes like Sasha Djordjevic and Jean Prioleau
• Author of 7 medical monographs and 100+ publications
• Twice awarded SIOT's Bellando-Randone Prize for best monograph

Over 5,500 surgical procedures – Dr. De Santis specializes in hip and knee prosthetic surgery at Mater Olbia Hospital.

• Director of Orthopedics and Traumatology Complex Operational Unit
• Expert in computer-assisted and robotic surgery
• PhD in Experimental methodologies in Orthopedics
• Former teacher at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore