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Stefano Zaffagnini is a leading orthopedic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on knee arthroplasty, meniscus biomechanics, and the integration of cutting-edge technology into joint replacement surgery. His major contributions span from systematic reviews that identify critical causes of postoperative complications—such as his highly cited 2021 paper on stiffness after total knee arthroplasty (36 citations)—to pioneering investigations into robotic-assisted and AI-driven surgical techniques. A 2024 study comparing image-based versus imageless robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (21 citations) highlights his role in advancing precision in joint replacement, while a forward-looking 2024 paper argues that artificial intelligence may finally enable robots to achieve meaningful clinical impact where navigation alone has fallen short (12 citations). Zaffagnini has also deepened understanding of lateral meniscus function through biomechanical narrative reviews (14 citations), informing surgical practice. With a career marked by over 100 publications and a focus on evidence-based innovation, he is shaping the future of knee surgery—from implant design to smart robotics—making him a key figure for students and researchers interested in the intersection of orthopedics, biomechanics, and AI.