Marco Pungitore

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Marco Pungitore is a rising orthopedic researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and refining our understanding of joint biomechanics. His most-cited paper, "Beyond the CPAK dogma: robotic FA preserves CPAK better than MA but with equivalent proms at 5-year follow-up" (2025, 8 citations), challenges conventional alignment strategies by demonstrating that functional alignment (FA) preserves the Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee (CPAK) classification more effectively than mechanical alignment (MA), while achieving comparable patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) at mid-term follow-up. This contribution is significant because it provides evidence that robotic technology can enable personalized, anatomy-sparing surgery without sacrificing clinical results—a key step toward moving beyond rigid alignment dogmas. Though early in his career, Pungitore’s work has already garnered attention for its practical implications in surgical planning and implant longevity. His research sits at the intersection of robotics, alignment philosophy, and patient-specific outcomes, offering a data-driven path to more individualized knee replacement. As the field increasingly embraces robotic assistance, Pungitore’s findings help clarify which alignment targets yield the best functional and radiographic results, making his work essential reading for surgeons and researchers seeking to optimize TKA outcomes.