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Replacement surgery (primary and revisions), conservative open and arthroscopic surgery of hip and knee.
Treatments of viscosupplementation of hip and knee joints.
Clinical research to improve the current techniques and to develop innovative techniques in replacement and arthroscopic surgery; to improve the outcome of patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery; to develop protocols for rapid post-operative recovery ("fast track" in replacement surgery); to imporve the diagnostic-therapeutic approach for periprosthetic infections.
Activities or fields. Replacement surgery, conservative open and arthroscopic surgery of hip and knee.
Replacement surgery of hip, knee and shoulder; arthroscopic surgery of shoulder, knee and ankle; hand surgery; foot and anlke surgery; spine surgery.
Multidisciplinary treatment of bone metastases (Centre of Oncology Orthopaedics of Italian Society of Oncology Orthopaedics).
Operative and non-operative management of bone fractures and emergency room activity (“San Giovanni Addolorata” Hospital, Rome – Prof. Andrea Campi).
Treatments of viscosupplementation and injection of growth factors for hip, knee, shoulder and ankle joints.
Clinical research to improve the current techniques and to develop innovative techniques in arthroscopic surgery of shoulder, knee and ankle for the management of sport trauma; to improve the outcome of patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery of shoulder, knee and ankle; to prevent sport injuries; to imporve the diagnostic-therapeutic approach for bone metastases.
Translational research in the field of tissue engineering for regeneration of the intervertebral disc and cartilage.
Activities or fields. Replacement surgery of hip, knee and shoulder; arthroscopic surgery of shoulder, knee and ankle; hand surgery; foot and anlke surgery; spine surgery.
Open and arthroscopic\endoscopic surgery for the management of tendinopaties, tendon rupture, legament and muscular injuries.
Clinical research to improve the current surgical techniques and to develop innovative surgical techniques and to improve the outcome of patients undergoing surgery for the management of tendinopaties, tendon rupture, legament and muscular injuries; to develop score systems for sport injury prevention and rehabilitation protocols.
Activities or fields. Open and arthroscopic\endoscopic surgery for the management of tendinopaties, tendon rupture, legament and muscular injuries.
Translational research in the field of intervertebral disc degeneration.
Activities or fields. Laboratory and translational research.
Good communication and teaching skills acquired through mentoring activities (individual and group) carried out during the undergraduate and residence programs.
Good command of Microsoft Office and Apple Mac tools, and medical statistics computer tools (SPSS, Stata).
Longo UG, Castricini R, Loppini M, De Benedetto M, Zini R, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Arthroscopic latissimus dorsi transfer for the management of irreparable rotator cuff tears. JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques. In press.
Longo UG, Rizzello G, Loppini M, Locher J, Buchmann S, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder: A Systematic Review. Arthroscopy. 2015 Dec;31(12):2431-43.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Petrillo S, Berton A, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Management of cervical fractures in ankylosing spondylitis: anterior, posterior or combined approach? Br Med Bull. 2015 Mar 22. pii: ldv010. Review.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Trovato U, Rizzello G, Maffulli N, Denaro V. No difference between unicompartmental versus total knee arthroplasty for the management of medial osteoarthtritis of the knee in the same patient: a systematic review and pooling data analysis. Br Med Bull. 2015 Mar 4. pii: ldv009. Review.
Grappiolo G, Loppini M, Longo UG, Traverso F, Mazziotta G, Denaro V. Trabecular Metal Augments for the Management of Paprosky Type III Defects Without Pelvic Discontinuity. J Arthroplasty. 2015 Jan 10. pii: S0883-5403(15)00002-9. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.01.001.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Berton A, Salvatore G, Laverde L, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Degenerative changes of the sacroiliac joint after spinal fusion: an evidence-based systematic review. Br Med Bull. 2014 Oct 29. pii: ldu030.
Maffulli N, Del Buono A, Loppini M, Denaro V. Ipsilateral free semitendinosus tendon graft with interference screw fixation for minimally invasive reconstruction of chronic tears of the Achilles tendon. Oper Orthop Traumatol. 2014;26(5):513-519.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Rizzello G, Ciuffreda M, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Remplissage, humeral osteochondral grafts, Weber Osteotomy and shoulder arthroplasty for the management of humeral bone defects in shoulder instability. Systematic review and quantitative synthesis of the literature. Arthroscopy. 2014;pii:S0749-8063(14)00531-3.
Castricini R, Longo UG, De Benedetto M, Loppini M, Zini R, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Arthroscopic-assisted latissimus dorsi transfer for the management of irreparable rotator cuff tears. Short-term results. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014;96(14):e119.
Loppini M, Longo UG, Niccoli G, Berton A, Salvatore G, Khan WS, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Histopathological Scores for Tissue-Engineered, Repaired and Degenerated Tendon. A Systematic Review of the Literature. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther. 2014 Jul 10.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Margiotti K, Salvatore G, Berton A, Khan WS, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Unravelling the Genetic Susceptibility to Develop Ligament and Tendon Injuries. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther. 2014 Jul 10.
Forriol F, Longo UG, Duart J, Ripalda P, Vaquero J, Loppini M, Romeo G, Campi S, Khan W, Muda AO, Denaro V. VEGF, BMP-7, MatrigelTM, Hyaluronic Acid, in Vitro Cultured Chondrocytes and Trephination for Healing of the Avascular Portion of the Meniscus. An Experimental Study in Sheep. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther. 2014 Jul 10.
Garcia D, Longo UG, Vaquero J, Forriol F, Loppini M, Khan W, Denaro V. Amniotic Membrane Transplant For Articular Cartilage Repair: An Experimental Study In Sheep. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther. 2014 Jul 10.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Rizzello G, Ciuffreda M, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Latarjet, Bristow, and Eden-Hybinette Procedures for Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Systematic Review and Quantitative Synthesis of the Literature. Arthroscopy. 2014;30(9):1184-1211.
Longo UG, Petrillo S, Berton A, Spiezia F, Loppini M, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Role of serum fibrinogen levels in patients with rotator cuff tears. Int J Endocrinol. 2014;2014:685820.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Rizzello G, Ciuffreda M, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Management of primary acute anterior shoulder dislocation: systematic review and quantitative synthesis of the literature. Arthroscopy. 2014;30(4):506-22.
Longo UG, Forriol F, Loppini M, Lanotte A, Salvatore G, Maffulli N, Denaro V. The safe zone for avoiding suprascapular nerve injury in bone block procedures for shoulder instability. A cadaveric study. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2014 Feb 15.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Romeo G, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Evidence-based surgical management of spondylolisthesis: reduction versus arthrodesis in situ. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014;96(1):53-8.
Maffulli N, Del Buono A, Loppini M, Denaro V. Ipsilateral Hamstring Tendon Graft Reconstruction for Chronic Patellar Tendon Ruptures: Average 5.8-Year Follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013;95(17):e1231-6.
Maffulli N, Loppini M, Denaro V. Role of percutaneous distal metatarsal osteotomy for the management of hallux valgus deformity. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2013;133(8):1181-2.
Maffulli N, Loppini M, Longo UG, Maffulli GD, Denaro V. Minimally Invasive Reconstruction of Chronic Achilles Tendon Ruptures Using the Ipsilateral Free Semitendinosus Tendon Graft and Interference Screw Fixation. Am J Sports Med. 2013;41(5):1100-7.
McCollum GA, Calder JD, Longo UG, Loppini M, Romeo G, van Dijk CN, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Talus osteochondral bruises and defects: diagnosis and differentiation. Foot Ankle Clin. 2013;18(1):35-47.
Maffulli N, Loppini M, Longo UG, Denaro V, Oliva F. Bovine xenograft locking Puddu plate versus tricalcium phosphate spacer non-locking Puddu plate in opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy: a prospective double-cohort study. Int Orthop. 2013;37(5):819-26.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Rizzello G, Romeo G, Huijsmans PE, Denaro V. Glenoid and humeral head bone loss in traumatic anterior glenohumeral instability: a systematic review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Jan 29.
Zini R, Longo UG, De Benedetto M, Loppini M, Carraro A, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Arthroscopic Management of Primary Synovial Chondromatosis of the Hip. Arthroscopy. 2013;29(3):420-6.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Romeo G, van Dijk CN, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Bone bruises associated with acute ankle ligament injury: do they need treatment? Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013;21(6):1261-1268.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Berton A, Martinelli N, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Shoulder injuries in soccer players. Clin Cases Miner Bone Metab. 2012;9(3):138-41.
Longo UG, Trovato U, Loppini M, Rizzello G, Khan WS, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Tissue engineered strategies for pseudoarthrosis. Open Orthop J. 2012;6:564-70.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Fumo C, Rizzello G, Khan WS, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Osteoarthritis: new insights in animal models. Open Orthop J. 2012;6:558-63.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Romeo G, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Errors of level in spinal surgery: an evidence-based systematic review. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012;94(11):1546-50.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Cavagnino R, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Musculoskeletal problems in soccer players: current concepts. Clin Cases Miner Bone Metab. 2012;9(2):107-11.
Maffulli N, Denaro V, Loppini M. Bosch osteotomy. Foot Ankle Int. 2012 Sep;33(9):808-9; author reply 809-10.
Maffulli N, Denaro V, Loppini M. Haglund's deformity. Foot Ankle Int. 2012;33(9):807-8; author reply 808.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Romeo G, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Histological scoring systems for tissue-engineered, ex vivo and degenerative meniscus. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013;21(7):1569-76.
Maffulli N, Loppini M, King JB. Anterior cruciate ligament tears: what we already know. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013;21(7):1704-5.
Maffulli N, Loppini M, Longo UG, Denaro V. Bilateral mini-invasive adductor tenotomy for the management of chronic unilateral adductor longus tendinopathy in athletes. Am J Sports Med. 2012;40(8):1880-6.
Lin BA, Thomas P, Spiezia F, Loppini M, Maffulli N. Changes in daily physical activity before and after total hip arthroplasty. A pilot study using accelerometry. Surgeon. 2013;11(2):87-91.
Keramaris NC, Kaptanis S, Moss HL, Loppini M, Pneumaticos S, Maffulli N. Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in bone healing. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther. 2012;7(4):293-301. Review.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Berton A, La Verde L, Khan WS, Denaro V. Stem cells from umbilical cord and placenta for musculoskeletal tissue engineering. Curr Stem Cell Res Ther. 2012;7(4):272-81. Review.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Berton A, Marinozzi A, Maffulli N, Denaro V. The FIFA 11+ program is effective in preventing injuries in elite male basketball players: a cluster randomized controlled trial. Am J Sports Med. 2012;40(5):996-1005.
Vadalà G, Mozetic P, Rainer A, Centola M, Loppini M, Trombetta M, Denaro V. Bioactive electrospun scaffold for annulus fibrosus repair and regeneration. Eur Spine J. 2012;21 Suppl 1:S20-6.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Berton A, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Platelet-Rich Plasma Augmentation in Rotator Cuff Surgery: State of Art. Oper Tech Orthop 2012;22:86-90.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Denaro L, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Conservative management of patients with an osteoporotic vertebral fracture: a review of the literature. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012;94(2):152-7. Review.
Loppini M, Maffulli N. Conservative Management of Tendinopathy: An Evidence-based Approach. Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal 2011;1(4):133-136.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Denaro L, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Osteoporotic vertebral fractures: current concepts of conservative care. Br Med Bull. 2012;102:171-89. Review.
Di Martino A, Loppini M, Denaro V. Rumpel-Leede Phenomenon After Tourniquet Use in Limb Surgery: A Case Report. J Bone Joint Surg Case Connector 2012;2(4):e82-1-3.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Marineo G, Khan WS, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Tendinopathy of the tendon of the long head of the biceps. Sports Med Arthrosc. 2011;19(4):321-32. Review.
Maffulli N, Longo UG, Berton A, Loppini M, Denaro V. Biological factors in the pathogenesis of rotator cuff tears. Sports Med Arthrosc. 2011;19(3):194-201. Review.
Vo N, Seo HY, Robinson A, Sowa G, Bentley D, Taylor L, Studer R, Usas A, Huard J, Alber S, Watkins SC, Lee J, Coehlo P, Wang D, Loppini M, Robbins PD, Niedernhofer LJ, Kang J. Accelerated aging of intervertebral discs in a mouse model of progeria. J Orthop Res. 2010;28(12):1600-7.
Maffulli N, Longo UG, Gougoulias N, Loppini M, Denaro V. The Effects of Sports Involvement in Youth. Scott Med J. 2010;55:35.
Maffulli N, Longo UG, Loppini M, Denaro V. Current treatment options for tendinopathy. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2010;11(13):2177-86. Review.
Maffulli N, Longo UG, Loppini M, Spiezia F, Denaro V. New options in the management of tendinopathy. Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine. 2010:1;1-9.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Denaro L, Brandi ML, Maffulli N, Denaro V. The effectiveness and safety of vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. A double blind, prospective, randomized, controlled study. Clin Cases Miner Bone Metab. 2010;7(2):109-13.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Denaro L, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Rating scales for low back pain. Br Med Bull. 2010;94:81-144. Review.
Maffulli N, Longo UG, Gougoulias N, Loppini M, Denaro V. Long-term health outcomes of youth sports injuries. Br J Sports Med. 2010;44(1):21-5. Review.
Longo UG, Franceschi F, Loppini M, Maffulli N, Denaro V. Rating systems for evaluation of the elbow. Br Med Bull. 2008;87:131-61. Review.
Bonanziga T, Loppini M. La prevenzione degli infortuni negli atleti dopo ricostruzione del LCA. SIGASCOT Summary of Current Concepts N° 2 2015.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Rizzello G, Salvatore G, Denaro V. Metodiche per la quantificazione del difetto osseo glenoideo. SIGASCOTnews Anno XXI - n. 1 - Aprile 2015.
Grappiolo G, Loppini M, Astore F. Come cambiano le indicazioni nello sportivo amatoriale “diversamente giovane”: chirurgia protesica dell’anca. GIOT 2014;40(suppl.3):S149-S151.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Candela V, Denaro V. Trattamenti sperimentali nella tendinopatia e nella rottura del tendine d’Achille. "Il tendine e il muscolo", Volume I: Scienza di base e ricerca traslazionale SIGASCOT.
Longo UG, Loppini M, Candela V, Denaro V. Prevenzione delle patologie muscolo-tendinee. "Il tendine e il muscolo", Volume II: Management delle lesioni muscolo-tendinee SIGASCOT.
Recipient of the 2014 SIOT (Italian Society of Orthopaedic and Traumatology) Research Grant with the research project entitled "Role of preoperative pelvic tilt in determining the range of motion and the rate of dislocation after primary total hip replacement."
Recipient of the 2013 ISAKOS Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award for the paper “Longo UG, Loppini M, Berton A, Marinozzi A, Maffulli N, Denaro V. The FIFA 11+ program is effective in preventing injuries in elite male basketball players: a cluster randomized controlled trial”. The Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award was created to recognize the researchers(s) who have performed the most outstanding clinical or laboratory research in the field of sports medicine, such as the care and prevention of injuries.
Recipient of the Certificate Of Excellence in Reviewing 2013 by Foot and Ankle Surgery journal in cooperation with the European Foot and Ankle Society.

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