Matteo Bernardi

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Matteo Bernardi is a leading orthopedic researcher whose work focuses on advancing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) through kinematic alignment and soft-tissue balancing. His major contributions center on understanding how surgical techniques—specifically asymmetric gap balancing and unrestricted kinematic alignment (uKA)—influence post-operative knee kinematics. In his most-cited 2024 study (19 citations), Bernardi demonstrated that asymmetric gap balancing during TKA produces closer-to-normal knee motion, challenging conventional symmetric approaches. A second influential 2024 paper (4 citations) critically evaluated uKA, revealing that restoring the pre-arthritic joint line alone does not guarantee natural gait kinematics—a finding that refines surgical planning. Bernardi’s work bridges intraoperative mechanics and functional outcomes, using gait analysis to validate surgical decisions. His research has immediate clinical relevance, helping surgeons optimize implant positioning and soft-tissue tension for improved patient mobility. By systematically testing assumptions in TKA, Bernardi is shaping evidence-based practices that prioritize dynamic function over static alignment. His studies are essential reading for orthopedic surgeons and biomechanics researchers seeking to enhance long-term outcomes in joint replacement.