Dr. Tommaso Bonanzinga was born in Grosseto on 5 November 1984 and graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bologna in 2009 with a score of 110/110 cum laude. He obtained the specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2015 at the University of Bologna, with a score of 110/110 cum laude. He has been qualified as a Doctor-Surgeon since 2009, with a score of 270/270. The various research activities carried out in Italy and abroad include: • since 2012 he collaborates in the Finalized Research Project “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: biomechanical modeling for treatment selection to prevent Osteoarthritis” • since 2014 he has been carrying out the Young Researchers Project “Multi-Scale Modeling for Predictive Characterization of Ligaments and Grafts Behavior in ACL Reconstruction” as head of research activities for the clinical part • Since November 2011 he has been collaborating in the project “Prospective randomized double-blind multicenter clinical trial for the evaluation of the safety and efficacy of the Z-Lig ™ medical device compared to an allergen graft for the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligaments” He has participated as moderator or speaker at numerous national and international congresses and theoretical-practical courses. He has participated as moderator or speaker at numerous national and international congresses and theoretical-practical courses. He is a member of the following scientific societies: • S.I.O.T. (Italian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology) • S.I.G.A.S.C.O.T. (Italian Society of Knee Arthroscopy Sport Cartilage and Orthopedic Technologies) • AISOT: (Italian Association of Specialists in Orthopedics and Traumatology) • FORTE (Federation of Orthopedic Trainees in Europe) He is a member of the Editorial Board of the international EFORT open reviews magazine. He is reviewer for the following international journals, reviewed by the Index Medicus and the ISI: • KSSTA (Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy) • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders• European Orthopedics and Traumatology (EOTR) • EFORT open reviews
He carried out a Fellowship at Elios Endo-Klinic, Hamburg (Germany), directed by Prof Torsten Gerhke, participating in clinical and basic research projects concerning cutting-edge methods in the diagnosis and treatment of periprosthetic infections of the hip and knee He carried out a Fellowship in Sport Medicine-Arthroscopic Surgery of Hip, Knee and Ankle, at the Sports Medicine Service Department, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Beijing (China), directed by Prof. Feng Hua, participating in the implementation of clinical research projects concerning the treatment of complex multi-ligament injuries of the knee During his experience at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute he participated in numerous research projects concerning the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, the treatment of meniscal injuries and the application of computer-assisted technologies to prosthetic surgery.
- How Reliable Is the Alpha-defensin Immunoassay Test for Diagnosing Periprosthetic Joint Infection? A Prospective Study. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2017 Feb;475(2):408-415. doi: 10.1007/s11999-016-4906-0. Bonanzinga T, Zahar A, Dütsch M, Lausmann C, Kendoff D, Gehrke T. PMID: 27343056 Free PMC article.
- Management of Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Posterolateral Corner Tears: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med. 2014 Jun;42(6):1496-503. doi: 10.1177/0363546513507555. Epub 2013 Nov 12. Bonanzinga T, Zaffagnini S, Grassi A, Marcheggiani Muccioli GM, Neri MP, Marcacci M.
- Kinematics of ACL and anterolateral ligament. Part II: anterolateral and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2017 Apr;25(4):1062-1067. doi: 10.1007/s00167-017-4496-8. Epub 2017 Mar 9. Bonanzinga T, Signorelli C, Grassi A, Lopomo N, Jain M, Mosca M, Iacono F, Marcacci M, Zaffagnini S.
- Is PLC repair of a peel-off femoral lesion an effective option in a multiligament setting? Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2015 Oct;23(10):2936-42. doi: 10.1007/s00167-015-3741-2. Epub 2015 Aug 12. Bonanzinga T, Zhang H, Song GY, Zhang J, Signorelli C, Feng H.
- High survivorship rate and good clinical outcomes at mid-term follow-up for lateral UKA: a systematic literature review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2020 Jul 3. doi: 10.1007/s00167-020-06129-8. Online ahead of print. Bonanzinga T, Tanzi P, Altomare D, Dorotei A, Iacono F, Marcacci M.