Stefano Ghirardelli
Paracelsus Medical University, Krankenhaus Brixen, Eurac Research
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3
Total Citations
27
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About
Stefano Ghirardelli is a leading orthopedic researcher focused on advancing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) through biomechanical precision and kinematic restoration. His work centers on surgical techniques that replicate natural knee motion, challenging conventional alignment philosophies. In his highly cited 2024 study, "Asymmetric gap balancing improves knee kinematic following primary total knee arthroplasty" (19 citations), Ghirardelli demonstrated that intentionally creating asymmetric soft-tissue tension during TKA yields closer-to-normal knee kinematics, a significant departure from traditional symmetric balancing. His 2024 gait analysis study (4 citations) further revealed that restoring the prearthritic joint line alone does not guarantee natural motion, underscoring the complexity of kinematic alignment. Ghirardelli also contributed a 2023 surgical technique note (4 citations) on robot-assisted kinematic alignment, providing practical guidance for implementing easily-restricted, patient-specific approaches. His research consistently integrates intraoperative metrics with postoperative functional outcomes, offering evidence-based strategies to improve patient satisfaction and implant longevity. With a growing citation impact, Ghirardelli’s work is shaping next-generation TKA by prioritizing dynamic function over static alignment, making him a key voice in the pursuit of truly physiologic knee replacement.
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