Matteo Formica

Matteo Formica is an Associate Professor at the Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC) at the University of Genoa. He serves as Director of the Graduate School DISC and holds a leadership role in the Council of Podiatry Courses. His academic activities focus on locomotor system diseases across multiple specializations including orthopedics, traumatology, geriatrics, and pediatric rehabilitation.

• Academic roles: Associate Professor, Graduate School Director, Course Coordinator
• Institutional affiliations: University of Genoa (DISC Department)

His research and teaching emphasize orthopedic surgery, spine-hip relations, and minimally invasive techniques for foot deformities. Publications highlight systematic reviews on hip arthroplasty, calcaneal osteotomies, and pathological outcomes analysis.

Key teaching areas include:

• Locomotor System Diseases (various codes, 2023-2025)
• Orthopedic and traumatology specializations
• Geriatric and pediatric locomotor pathologies