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Ugo Della Croce is a biomechanics researcher whose work bridges orthopedics, rehabilitation, and robotics, with a focus on the shoulder and lower limb. His key research areas include glenohumeral joint kinematics, the biomechanics of pitching motion, and robotic systems for gait retraining. Della Croce’s major contributions center on understanding how shoulder injuries—such as scapular winging and supraspinatus tears—affect joint translations, providing critical insights for surgical repair and rehabilitation. His most cited paper (21 citations) examines the effect of simulated scapular winging on glenohumeral translations, while his work on supraspinatus tears in pitchers (15 citations) directly informs clinical management of common sports injuries. Della Croce also advanced rehabilitation technology by designing a robotic system to simulate pitching motion (16 citations) and developing an active knee orthosis for hemiparetic gait retraining (8 citations). His use of inertial measurement units to assess human–robot interaction further demonstrates his commitment to improving patient outcomes through precise, data-driven biomechanical analysis. Della Croce’s research is foundational for clinicians and engineers seeking to optimize joint function and recovery.