Francesco Franceschi

Francesco Franceschi is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Link Campus University in Rome and Director of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at San Pietro Fatebenefratelli Hospital. He leads the Orthopaedic specialization and Shoulder Fellowship Program. His roles include directing the Shoulder and Elbow Reconstructive Surgery Unit (1997–present) and the Joint Surgery Unit (2014–present), where he pioneered innovations like complex prosthetic procedures and arthroscopic techniques such as Latarjet and rotator cuff repairs.

• Academic Affiliation: Link Campus University, Rome
• Professional Titles: Director of Department, Fellowship Program Director

Research focuses on shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, and revision shoulder arthroplasty. Over 100 peer-reviewed publications and active participation in international societies (ESSSE, ESSKA, ISAKOS) highlight his contributions. He serves on ISAKOS’s Shoulder Committee and chairs SIAGASCOT’s arthroscopic committee.

Educational Background: Completed residency followed by a 1996 fellowship at Kerlan Jobe Clinic (Los Angeles), with visiting roles in U.S. and French shoulder centers. His work emphasizes surgical innovation and clinical research in reconstructive surgery.

Professional Networks: Organizer of international meetings and faculty member at global shoulder surgery conferences. Office hours are available post-lessons or by email appointment.