Robert Smigielski, MD, PhD
LIFE Institute
Warsaw, masovian POLAND
Robert Smigielski is a trauma and orthopaedics surgeon, as well as an expert in sports medicine. He is a member of the Polish Olympic Team since 2002. Continually on a quest to perfect his techniques. Last year, to further Polish orthopaedic research and create a platform for international cooperation in that area, he has founded the Foundation of International Institute for Orthopaedic Research „MIBO“.
His main areas of expertise, orthopaedics-wise, are the knee (mainly ACL, PCL, menisci, and patellofemoral joint), muscles and tendons, and the ankle joint with a special interest in the Achilles tendon. He is best known for his anatomical discoveries that resulted in new, anatomy-based methods of the ACL and the Achilles tendon reconstructions. His findings (the ribbon-like form of the ACL and three-bundle structure of the Achilles) are based on the years of careful anatomical research through dissections as well as his experiences in the operating theatre. Moreover, doctor Smigielski is continuously working on numerous projects aimed at updating the current knowledge and introducing new or enhanced surgical techniques and treatments.
Dr. Smigielski is a member of several expert orthopaedics groups and societies, such as: AAOS, ACL study group, AGA, ESSKA, ISAKOS, UASTKA, and many more. He regularly attends congresses and meetings during which he shares his knowledge and experience with fellow surgeons. He has published many papers and several book chapters.
Between the years 1998 - 2017 Robert Smigielski ran a successful sports medicine and orthopaedics clinic Carolina Medical Center in Warsaw. Shortly before his departure, as he has decided to take up new challenges, the clinic was awarded the title of FIFA Clinic of Excellence. Speaking of soccer, from 2006 up to 2010, Dr. Smigielski has been the chief of the medical committee of the Polish Football Association. Moreover, in the year 2004-2006 he was the Chairman of the Medical Commission, a statutory body of the Polish Olympic Committee. Now, apart from his scientific endeavours, he stays busy working with patients is a high profile clinic called LIFE Institute, where among other things, Dr. Smigielski is working on stem cell therapies in orthopaedics. His patients range from professional athletes to amateurs who enjoy an active lifestyle. A large portion of his time is devoted to teaching residents and fellow surgeons as well as perfecting his techniques.
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Controversies in Achilles Tendon Ruptures
C. Niek van Dijk, MD, PhD, NETHERLANDS
Introduction
C. Niek van Dijk, MD, PhD, NETHERLANDS
The Role of Rehabilitation in Optimizing Length, Strength and Function
Karin Grävare Silbernagel, PT, PhD, ATC, UNITED STATES
FHL Transfer: Enhanced Healing or More Muscle Strength?
Nasef Mohamed N. Abdellatif, MD, PhD., EGYPT
Restoration of Spiral Fascicular Anatomy: Is this Repair Worth It?
Robert Smigielski, MD, PhD, POLAND
Discussion
2023 Congress
Symposium
Video
63 minutes
group rating (1)
C. Niek van Dijk, MD, PhD, NETHERLANDS
Ankle / Foot / Calf Tendon Tears Repair / Reconstruction Rehabilition / Physical Therapy
Introduction
Rainer Siebold, Prof. Dr. med., GERMANY
Individualized ACL Reconstruction: Which Technique for Which Patient?
Freddie H. Fu, MD, UNITED STATES
Development of Flat ACL Reconstruction: Does It Work?
Mirco Herbort, MD, Prof., GERMANY
Flat or Round ACL Reconstruction: Does It Make a Difference?
Andrew D. Pearle, MD, UNITED STATES
Understanding ACL Anatomy: Where Should We Place Our Bone Tunnels?
Robert Smigielski, MD, PhD, POLAND
Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction with Semi-T or BTB: Is It a Good Approximation of the Anatomy?
Timothy S. Whitehead, MBBS, FRACS, AUSTRALIA
2019 Congress
Symposium
Video
62 minutes
group rating (2)
Rainer Siebold, Prof. Dr. med., GERMANY
Knee Ligaments Instability Arthroscopy ACL Autograft Double Bundle Single Bundle Bones Sport Specific Injuries
Anatomy: Double Bundle or Ribbons and Crescents
Freddie H. Fu, MD, UNITED STATES
Anatomy: Double Bundle or Ribbons and Crescents
Robert Smigielski, MD, PhD, POLAND
Biomechanics: Anatomic or Isometric or Over the Top
Stefano Zaffagnini, MD, Prof., ITALY
Biomechanics: Anatomic or Isometric or Over the Top
Andrew D. Pearle, MD, UNITED STATES
Surgical Landmarks: Arthroscopic or X-Ray Assisted/Navigation
Tim Spalding, FRCS(Orth), UNITED KINGDOM
2015 Congress
Symposium
Video
52 minutes
group rating (11)
Knee Ligaments Instability ACL Repair / Reconstruction Practice Management Sport Specific Injuries Biomechanics Basic Science Arthroscopy
Introduction
Edward M. Wojtys, MD, UNITED STATES
ACL Grafting to Mimic the Native ACL: Patellar Tendon & Hamstring
Konsei Shino, MD, PhD, JAPAN
The Thickness of the ACL Midsubstance in Relation to PCL and Lateral Femoral Condyle
Anastasios D. Georgoulis, MD, Prof., GREECE
The “Ribbon” Concept of ACL Anatomy
Robert Smigielski, MD, PhD, POLAND
Individualized and Anatomical ACL Reconstruction
Freddie H. Fu, MD, UNITED STATES
Discussion
Scott F. Dye, MD, UNITED STATES
2015 Congress
Symposium
Video
42 minutes
group rating (9)
Konsei Shino, MD, PhD, JAPAN Edward M. Wojtys, MD, UNITED STATES
Knee Ligaments Instability Double Bundle ACL Sport Specific Injuries Basic Science Single Bundle Bones Trauma