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Dr. Isabella Fassola

Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology.

Works at: Navarre headquarters
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Professional career

Licensed in Medicine (1997) and Doctor of Medicine and Surgery (1996) from the University of Turin (Italy).

Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology (2002), University of Turin (Italy), summa cum laude.

Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology with professional recognition in Italy, Germany, and Spain.

Clinical internship in Hand Surgery, Institut de la Main – Clinique Jouvenet, Paris (2011–2012).

Fellowship in Hand Surgery, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany (2016–2018).

Fellow of the European Board of Hand Surgery (FEBHS, 2022).

Senior Consultant in Hand Surgery, Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann, Potsdam (Germany) (2018–2025).

RESEARCH AREAS

She has participated in research projects in the field of hand surgery, upper limb biomechanics, and motor neuroscience, in collaboration with the University of Southern California (USA) and European centers.

Main research areas:

  • Biomechanics and sensorimotor control of the hand
  • Peripheral nerve pathology and treatment
  • Dupuytren's disease and palmar aponeurosis biomechanics
  • Functional outcomes after carpal tunnel surgery

AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Cirugía de la mano y muñeca.
  • Microcirugía reconstructiva.
  • Patología de nervios periféricos.
  • Biomecánica del movimiento y control motor.
  • Traumatología compleja de la extremidad superior.

Activity

In teaching

  • Assistant Professor of Hand Surgery and Microsurgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California (USA) (2005–2008).
  • Supervision of residents and fellows in hand surgery at international centers.
  • Supervision of research projects in upper limb reconstructive surgery.

In research

  • Author of scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences.
  • Participation in international conferences (FESSH, IFSSH, DGH, among others) with oral presentations and posters.
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Scientific Organizations

  • Member of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH).
  • Member of the German Society for Hand Surgery (DGH).
  • Member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH).

Awards

  • Augusto Bonola Award, Italian Society for Hand Surgery (SICM), 1999.
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