Mr. Pietro Dalla Vedova
Orthopaedic surgery
Specialities
Locations
Galway Clinic, Suite 32 |
Thursday & Friday , PM
I graduated in 1994 with Laude as a Medical Doctor from the University La Sapienza of Rome, Italy, and pursued a comprehensive five-year training program in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery at the same university where I graduated in 1999 with Laude. My training included invaluable international experiences, such as observing surgeries at Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, under the mentorship of esteemed professionals like Prof Tim O'Brien and Mr Martin Walsh. In 2024 I got my four year PhD degree in Orthopaedic physiopathology with Laude.
Upon completing my training, I honed my skills as an orthopaedic registrar at Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital, specializing in primary and revision joint replacement surgeries. Subsequently, I focused on revision joint replacement and tumour surgery under the guidance of Prof. Santori in Rome.
Over the years, I have held various public and private locations as Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon roles at prestigious institutions such as Santo Spirito Hospital in Sassia, Rome, and L. Spolverini Hospital and Quisisana private Clinic in Rome, where I spearheaded the Joint Replacement Unit. My responsibilities ranged from managing casualty and in-patient care to conducting elective and trauma surgeries.
My expertise extends to hip and knee primary and revision surgeries, with a particular focus on arthroplasty. Notably, during my tenure at Adelaide and Meath National Children Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, I specialized in lower limb reconstructive surgery and managed complex trauma cases as the National Pelvis and Acetabular Fracture Center.
In April 2018, I was appointed as the Director of the Orthopaedic and Trauma Department at Santa Scolastica Hospital of Cassino, where I oversee a team of six orthopaedic assistants and manage a high-volume caseload of trauma and elective surgeries. Under my leadership, the hospital has achieved remarkable success in the treatment of femoral neck fractures in elderly patients through a dedicated regional fast-track program.
In 2022 I started working as Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon in Midlands Regional Tullamore Hospital where I’m still based.
- Primary & Secondary (1972-1984):
Maturità Scientifica, San Gabriele College, Rome, ITALY.
- Medical Doctor Degree (1984-1994):
School of Medicine and Surgery, University "La Sapienza" of Rome, ITALY.
Presented a Thesis on: "Early diagnosis on Legg-Calvè Perthes syndrome using MRI and Ultrasound method", 110/110 et Laude.
- Residency in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery (1994-1999):
- Research Doctorate PhD Ortho(1999-2004):
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th year exam of the post graduate training in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery.
Presented a thesis on:" Clinical and radiological relation between polyethylene wear and osteolysis in uncemented hydroxyapatite THR", 70/70 et Laude.
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th year exam in Physiopathology of the Locomotors Apparatus
Presented a thesis on:" Biochemical evaluation on wear debris from osteolysis zone in uncemented THR", 70/70 et Laude.
- Master on “The economy and management in the Public Health System”. Tor Vergata University 2020-2021, Rome, Italy
My research activity encompasses a diverse range of areas, from gait analysis in cerebral palsy patients in Central Remedial Clinic with supervision of Prof. T. O’Brien to studies on cartilage in both humans and animals. I’ve been involved in human cartilage research, particularly in orthopaedic operations, and have contributed to the trial of the Italian Fitmore stem Zimmer Group, focusing on joint replacement. Additionally, I serve as an advisor for the regional orthopaedic association, mentoring young residents. Collaborating with the Biophysics Laboratory of La Sapienza University, Prof. A Scotto Da Busco, I’m investigating the interaction between primary human cartilage cell lines and carnitine vitamin effect.
In November 2017 voluntary orthopaedic mission at Bubanza Hospital, Bujumbura, Burundi with Andare Oltre Onlus, Mr P. Petricca, extreme orthopaedic surgery.
In February 2018 Othopaedic mission in Saint Luke hospital, Toliara, Madagascar, with Andare Oltre Onlus, Mr P. Petricca, extreme orthopaedic surgery.
In May 2022 Orthopaedic mission in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Latifabad n 7, Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan, Mr Eric Siraj (Hospital Director), Fr R. McCulloch (Missionary Society of St. Columban).
