Paolo Sassu

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

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Total Citations

258

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About

Paolo Sassu is a pioneering figure in the fields of neuromusculoskeletal prosthetics and orthoplastic microsurgery. His most transformative contribution is the development of a self-contained, bone-anchored neuromusculoskeletal arm prosthesis, which integrates bidirectional communication between a robotic hand and implanted electrodes in the nerves and muscles. This breakthrough, reported in a 2020 study with 250 citations, enabled four transhumeral amputees to regain sensory and motor control over 3 to 7 years—a landmark achievement in restoring natural limb function. Sassu also pushes the boundaries of surgical precision through his work on robotic-assisted anastomosis in orthoplastic surgery, addressing the limits of human dexterity in super-microsurgery. His 2024 preliminary data, though early, signals a future where robotic assistance enhances outcomes in delicate vascular repairs. With a career bridging engineering and clinical practice, Sassu’s work has profound implications for amputee rehabilitation and reconstructive surgery, establishing him as a key innovator at the intersection of robotics and human biology.