Claudio Rosso

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Claudio Rosso is a leading researcher in orthopaedic biomechanics, with a focus on the shoulder joint and its complex kinematics. His work centers on understanding how scapular positioning and rotator cuff pathology affect glenohumeral mechanics, particularly during high-demand activities like pitching. Rosso’s major contributions include the development of novel robotic systems to simulate shoulder motion—such as his validated apparatus that replicates three-dimensional upper-body movement—allowing for precise, cadaveric analysis of joint translations. His most-cited paper (21 citations) investigates the effect of simulated scapular winging on glenohumeral translations, while subsequent studies (15–16 citations) examine how supraspinatus tears alter joint mechanics during passive pitching motion. These findings have direct implications for surgical repair and rehabilitation strategies in athletes. Rosso’s innovative approach bridges engineering and clinical orthopaedics, providing foundational insights into shoulder instability and injury mechanisms. His work is essential reading for students and researchers in sports medicine, biomechanics, and orthopaedic surgery, offering a rigorous framework for evaluating joint function and pathology.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   The effect of simulated scapular winging on glenohumeral joint translations

   21 citations · 2013
2. 2
   Design and manufacture of a novel system to simulate the biomechanics of basic and pitching shoulder motion

   16 citations · 2012
3. 3
   The Effect of Supraspinatus Tears on Glenohumeral Translations in Passive Pitching Motion

   15 citations · 2014
4. 4
   Preliminary evaluation of a robotic apparatus for the analysis of passive glenohumeral joint kinematics

   11 citations · 2013

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