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Prof. Raul Zini — Top Specialist in Hip Arthroscopy FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence – Villa Stuart, Rome Prof. Raul Zini graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome in 1976 with full marks (110/110 cum laude). At the same university, he completed his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology in 1979, again with top marks. Immediately after graduation, he began his medical career as an Assistant in the Orthopedic Division of “Santa Croce” Hospital in Fano. In 1997, he became Head of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Unit, a position he held until 1999. That same year, he was appointed Head of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Unit and Director of the Surgical Department at the “Ospedale San Salvatore” in Pesaro. Since 2007, Prof. Zini has operated in the private healthcare sector, working in several prestigious clinical institutions. He also serves as Orthopedic Consultant for top-tier professional teams in football, basketball, and volleyball. Since 2012, he has been performing surgeries as a freelance specialist at the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence located at Villa Stuart Clinic in Rome, where he is recognized as a Top Specialist in hip arthroscopy. He is also a Lecturer in the Master’s Program in Sports Physiotherapy at Top Physio Academy. Surgical Experience 14,500+ surgeries performed between 1977 and 2023 1,500 hip arthroscopies performed between 2009 and 2023 Medical Specializations — Prof. Raul Zini Prof. Zini has exceptional expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the hip, including: Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) Pubalgia Hip pain (coxalgia) Hip osteoarthritis (coxarthrosis) Acetabular labrum tears Loose bodies after trauma Synovial chondromatosis Chondropathies Synovitis Snapping hip Trochanteric bursitis Ligamentum teres injuries Perthes disease Post-epiphysiolysis deformities Abductor tendon injuries Adhesive capsulitis of the hip (“frozen hip”) Space around the hip disorders Surgical Specialties — Prof. Raul Zini With decades of experience across major orthopedic centers and thousands of surgeries performed, Prof. Zini is one of the leading experts in arthroscopic hip surgery. His skills are also frequently sought out by professional athletes. Arthroscopic Surgery: Hip Knee Shoulder Ankle Wrist Elbow Prosthetic Surgery: Hip Knee Ankle Shoulder Revision hip and knee replacement

Top Specialist at the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence – Villa Stuart, Rome Dr. Barbora Tirpakova, born in 1975, is a highly qualified neurosurgeon. She graduated in Medicine and Surgery and completed her specialization in Neurosurgery at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, one of Italy’s leading medical institutions. She currently serves as the Head of the Emergency “Back Block” Service at the FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence located within Villa Stuart Clinic in Rome, an internationally recognized reference point for sports medicine and musculoskeletal care. Acknowledged as a Top Specialist in spinal disorders, Dr. Tirpakova combines extensive surgical expertise, multidisciplinary evaluation, and state-of-the-art techniques to treat conditions such as herniated discs, acute low back pain, radiculopathies, spinal stenosis, and other vertebral pathologies. She is also a Lecturer in the Master’s Program in Sports Physiotherapy at the Top Physio Academy, where she trains physiotherapists and rehabilitation professionals in advanced spine management and sports-related injuries. With her solid clinical experience, continuous scientific development, and active role within an international center of excellence, Dr. Tirpakova is a leading specialist for patients seeking expert evaluation and tailored treatments for spinal conditions.

Prof. Luigi Adriano Pederzini — Specialist in Elbow Arthroscopy & Orthopedic Surgery International Authority in Arthroscopic Elbow Surgery Professor Luigi Adriano Pederzini, born in 1955, is one of Italy’s most respected orthopedic surgeons and a globally recognized expert in diagnostic and surgical arthroscopic orthopedics of the elbow. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Modena in 1981 and completed his specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology in 1986. His academic path continued through advanced training programs at prestigious international institutions, where he refined his expertise in upper limb surgery and arthroscopy. With a career spanning several decades, Professor Pederzini stands out among more than six thousand Italian orthopedists as one of the leading authorities in elbow arthroscopy, including complex revision surgeries for patients who previously underwent unsuccessful conservative or surgical treatments. His mastery in this field led to the publication of a comprehensive international textbook in 2013 and a state-of-the-art scientific review on elbow instability in JISAKOS (Journal of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine) in March 2021. He is currently a Top Specialist in Elbow Surgery at the FIFA & FIMS Medical Centre of Excellence at Villa Stuart Clinic in Rome—one of the world’s most respected centers for sports medicine and orthopedic care. Professor Pederzini has served as a lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Milan–Bicocca and is the current Head of the Orthopedics and Arthroscopic Surgery Department at the Nuovo Ospedale di Sassuolo (Modena). His leadership extends to major international orthopedic societies: Member of the ISAKOS Committee (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine) Member of the ESSKA Committee for Upper Limb Arthroscopy Past President of the SIA (Italian Society of Arthroscopy, now SIAGASCOT) Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) since 2006 Thanks to his pioneering contributions, research, and extensive surgical experience, Professor Pederzini is recognized as a global reference point in the treatment of elbow pathologies, arthroscopic techniques, and complex revision procedures.