ISAKOS Approved Teaching Center

Center Information

Piazza C. Ferrari 1
Milan, MI 20129
ITALY
https://www.asst-pini-cto.it

The First Orthopaedics Clinic at the Istituto Ortopedico Gaetano Pini, University of Milan, routinely treats several patients for knee, hip, elbow, ankle and shoulder diseases at an high quality level with international recognition. This department is one of the most known in the country for Sports Traumatology. The department is under the direction of Professor Pietro S. Randelli. A biomechanical lab managed by Prof. Pietro Randelli and PhD Biology Dr. Alessandra Menon is in charge to conduct several clinical and research studies, around 6 per period. Research and clinical work are always ongoing. Surgeries are performed 5 days a week, 8 am/8 pm. We perform Total Joints Arthroplasty (hip-knee-shoulder) and arthroscopy of all joints. The outpatient clinic is open four days a week. The fellowship program includes: -Surgical session at least 3 days per week, all day long -Outpatients consultation with masters -Scientific sessions with clinical cases discussion -Rounds -Participation in local meetings -Participate/edit/review clinical papers -Participate in research projects

Primary Language Spoken: Italian
Sponosoring ISAKOS Member(s): Pietro S. Randelli

Contact Information

Pietro S. Randelli, Prof. Dr.

Fellowship Program Information

Affiliation (Center Type): Academic orthopedic center, University of Milan, Italy (Teaching, Academic, University)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: 1,3,6 and 12 months
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 6
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: The medical staff, well appreciated throughout the Country, includes in particular Dr. Filippo Randelli (Hip arthroscopy and THR), Dr. Paolo Arrigoni (upper limb/elbow). Staff members are almost 16, all experienced but the trainees will be in contact especially with Dr. R. Compagnoni (Knee-shoulder and trauma), Dr. C. Fossati (shoulder), Dr. P. Ferrua (Knee and Patellofemoral expert), Dr. Alberto Fioruzzi (Hip arthroscopy and THR) Dr. Silvia De Martinis (foot and ankle) and 10 residents plus several students.
Recent activity of Teaching Center: Several fellows from worldwide are visiting per year.

Financial Support and Expenses

Types of Financial Support Available: No financial assistance or other support is available
Other support that the Teaching Center can provide: N/A
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): Hotel staying is confortable and close to the hospital in a walking distance of 10 mins, at the following address: https://crivis.com/en/ More affordable house staying are available, contact our University guesthouse (foresteria.studenti@unimi.it) or please visit: https://www.hundredrooms.it/ https://www.airbnb.it/

Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases

Arthroscopy 20%
Knee Surgery 20%
Sports Medicine 20%
shoulder 20%
elbow/hip 20%
Area(s) of Specialty: Biologics Elbow/Wrist Arthroscopy Knee Arthroplasty Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroplasty Hip Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroplasty Shoulder Arthroscopy Other
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: A clinical and research involvement is included
Types of Educational Opportunities: Participate as an observer only, Assist with research, Publishing opportunities
Research projects, research facilities and resources, cadaver labs, publication opportunities, integration of the patient and public involvement, and the role of the fellow: A biomechanical lab managed by Prof. Pietro Randelli and PhD Biology Dr. Alessandra Menon is in charge to conduct several clinical and research studies, around 6 per period. Research and clinical work are always ongoing. Several studies regarding shoulder, knee, hip are ongoing, both for arthroscopy/arthroplasties.
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: Participation in all National meetings are assured. A monthly journal club with around 150 participants is scheduled jan-june.
Athletic Team Coverage: Milan Rugby team. AC Monza football club premiere league.