Claudio Lamartina

Profession:
Spine Surgeon
Languages:
EN
IT

Biography

Dr. Claudio Lamartina is the Head of the GSpine4 Spine Surgery Department and Director of the Spine Research Program at the Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio in Milan. Since 2003 he has been the Visiting Professor at the Universities of Milan and Turin.

His educational path began at the University of Palermo, where he graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1974. In the same year he moved to Milan, where he began his long-term cooperation with the Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio. At the University of Milan, he completed his first specialization in anesthesiology and resuscitation in 1977, and then in orthopedics and traumatology in 1980. In 2019, he was awarded an honorary doctorate in medicine at the University of Antenora Orrego in Trujillo, Peru.

He performs more than 150 surgical operations on the spine per year, including fractures, infections, tumors of the spine, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, kyphosis, degenerative pathologies. He often deals with complex cases of revision surgery. His main research interests include spondylolisthesis and scoliosis in adults.

He has extensive experience abroad as a visiting surgeon. Dr. Claudio Lamartina has cooperated with Ali Omar Askar Hospital Al Sbea in Tripoli, Libya, Royal Medical Services King Hussien Medical City, Farah Rehabilitation Center and Al Khalidi Hospital Jabal in Amman, Jordan, and Kuwait City Hospital, Kuwait. As a speaker, Dr. Lamartina has participated in numerous international symposia on spine surgery.

The position of the Head of the Expert Center for Spine Surgery of the AOSpine European Region is among the various positions he holds. Thanks to the specialized channel created by him, specialists from all over the world have the opportunity to follow the process of developing surgical techniques.

He is the author of over 100 scientific publications published in the European Spine Journal and European Journal of Orthopedic Surgeon Traumatology. Publications topics are spondylolisthesis, congenital deformities, deformities in adolescents and adults, and surgical methods of treatment.

He is the Associate Editor for Clinical Medicine of the European Spine Journal and is the member of the Editorial Board of The Spine Journal. He is the member of the MEM MEDIA Foundation.

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Education

University of Palermo
Degree in Medicine and Surgery - 1974

University of Milan
Specialization in Anesthesiology and Resuscitation - 1977

University of Milan
Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology - 1980

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Publications

The author of over 100 scientific publications published in the European Spine Journal and European Journal of Orthopedic Surgeon Traumatology. Publications topics are spondylolisthesis, congenital deformities, deformities in adolescents and adults, and surgical methods of treatment.

He is the Associate Editor for Clinical Medicine of the European Spine Journal and the member of the Editorial Board of The Spine Journal. He is the member of the MEM MEDIA Foundation.

Latest publications

KIVA VCF system in the treatment of T12 osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture
Eur Spine J. 2014 Jun;23(6):1379-80.
Berjano P, Damilano M, Pejrona M, Consonni O, Langella F, Lamartina C.
Spinal osteotomies to treat post-traumatic thoracolumbar deformity
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2014 Apr 28. [Epub ahead of print]
Cecchinato R, Berjano P, Damilano M, Lamartina C.
A novel technique for sublaminar-band-assisted closure of pedicle subtraction osteotomy
Eur Spine J. 2013 Dec;22(12):2910-4.
Berjano P, Cucciati L, Damilano M, Pejrona M, Lamartina C.
Post-traumatic high thoracic angular kyphosis: posterior approach with correction and fusion in two steps
Eur Spine J, 21:2724-2726 (2012)
Brayda-Bruno M, Luca A, Lovi A, Zambotti M, Sinigaglia A, Lamartina C
Classification of sagittal imbalance based on spinal alignment and compensatory mechanisms
Eur Spine J. 2014 Jun;23(6):1177-89.
Lamartina C, Berjano P.
Classification of degenerative segment disease in adults with deformity of the lumbar or thoracolumbar spine
Eur Spine J. 2014 Feb 23. [Epub ahead of print]
Berjano P, Lamartina C.
Standing lateral lumbar spine and pelvis (SLLP) radiograph: a screening, reduced radiation method, for sagittal imbalance
Eur Spine J 2013 Sep 27 [Epub ahead of print] (2013)
Berjano P, Damilano M, Bozzaro M, Pejrona M, Cecchinato R, Lamartina C
Selective thoracolumbar instrumentation with pedicle screws and sublaminar bands (universal clamps) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Eur Spine J 20:2286-2287 (2011)
Lamartina C, Cecchinato R
Role of rod diameter in comparison between only screws versus hooks and screws in posterior instrumentation of thoracic curve in idiopathic scoliosis
Eur Spine J 20 Suppl.1:S85-S89 (2011)
Lamartina C, Petruzzi M, Macchia M, Stradiotti P, Zerbi A
Perioperative Predictive Factors for Positive Outcomes in Spine Fusion for Adult Deformity Correction
J Clin Med. 2021 Dec 28;11(1):144. doi:10.3390/jcm11010144.PMID: 35011885
Baroncini A, Migliorini F, Langella F, Barletta P, Trobisch P, Cecchinato R, Damilano M, Quarto E, Lamartina C, Berjano P
The Influence of Baseline Clinical Status and Surgical Strategy on Early Good to Excellent Result in Spinal Lumbar Arthrodesis: A Machine Learning Approach.
J Pers Med. 2021 Dec 16;11(12):1377. doi: 10.3390/jpm11121377.PMID: 34945849
Berjano P, Langella F, Ventriglia L, Compagnone D, Barletta P, Huber D, Mangili F, Licandro G, Galbusera F, Cina A, Bassani T, Lamartina C, Scaramuzzo L, Bassani R, Brayda-Bruno M, Villafañe JH, Monti L, Azzimonti L.
Peri-Surgical Inflammatory Profile Associated with Mini-Invasive or Standard Open Lumbar Interbody Fusion Approaches
J Clin Med. 2021 Jul 15;10(14):3128. doi: 10.3390/jcm10143128.PMID: 34300294
Lombardi G, Berjano P, Cecchinato R, Langella F, Perego S, Sansoni V, Tartara F, Regazzoni P, Lamartina C.
The aging spine: the effect of vertebral fragility fracture on sagittal alignment.
Arch Osteoporos. 2021 Jul 8;16(1):109. doi: 10.1007/s11657-021-00975-w.PMID: 34236526
Langella F, Balestrino A, Damilano M, Cecchinato R, Biber Z, Paoletta M, Iolascon G, Lamartina C, Peretti GM, Berjano P.
Correlation between age, coronal and sagittal parameters and spine flexibility in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Spine Deform. 2021 Nov;9(6):1525-1531. doi: 10.1007/s43390-021-00373-9. Epub 2021 Jun 18.PMID: 34142365
Baroncini A, Trobisch PD, Berjano P, Lamartina C, Kobbe P, Tingart M, Migliorini F.
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) L5-S1 with overpowering of posterior lumbosacral instrumentation and fusion mass: a reliable solution in revision spine surgery.
Eur Spine J. 2021 Aug;30(8):2323-2332. doi: 10.1007/s00586-021-06888-z. Epub 2021 Jun 3.PMID: 34081185
Berjano P, Zanirato A, Langella F, Redaelli A, Martini C, Formica M, Lamartina C.
The use of electronic PROMs provides same outcomes as paper version in a spine surgery registry. Results from a prospective cohort study.
Eur Spine J. 2021 Sep;30(9):2645-2653. doi: 10.1007/s00586-021-06834-z. Epub 2021 May 10.PMID: 33970326
Langella F, Barletta P, Baroncini A, Agarossi M, Scaramuzzo L, Luca A, Bassani R, Peretti GM, Lamartina C, Villafañe JH, Berjano P.
Correction to: Major complications in extreme lateral interbody fusion access: multicentric study by Italian S.O.L.A.S. group.
Eur Spine J. 2021 Jan;30(1):234. doi: 10.1007/s00586-020-06614-1.
Piazzolla A, Bizzoca D, Berjano P, Balsano M, Buric J, Carlucci S, Formica C, Formica M, Lamartina C, Musso C, Tamburrelli F, Damilano M, Tartara F, Sinigaglia A, Bassani R, Neroni M, Casero G, Lovi A, Garbossa D, Nicola Z, Moretti B.
Major complications in extreme lateral interbody fusion access: multicentric study by Italian S.O.L.A.S. group.
Eur Spine J. 2021 Jan;30(1):208-216. doi: 10.1007/s00586-020-06542-0. Epub 2020 Aug 3.PMID: 32748257
Piazzolla A, Bizzoca D, Berjano P, Balsano M, Buric J, Carlucci S, Formica C, Formica M, Lamartina C, Musso C, Tamburrelli F, Damilano M, Tartara F, Sinigaglia A, Bassani R, Neroni M, Casero G, Lovi A, Garbossa D, Nicola Z, Moretti B.
Revision strategies for failed adult spinal deformity surgery.
Eur Spine J. 2020. doi:10.1007/s00586-019-06283-9.
Martini C, Langella F, Mazzucchelli L, Lamartina C.
Prone single-position extreme lateral interbody fusion (Pro-XLIF): preliminary results.
Eur SPINE J. 2020;29(SUPPL 1, 1, SI):6-13. doi:10.1007/s00586-020-06303-z.
Lamartina C, Berjano P.
Are Modic type 2 disc changes associated with low-grade infections? A pilot study.
J Neurosurg Sci. 2020;64(3):243-246. doi:10.23736/S0390-5616.17.03997-2.
Drago L, Romano CL, Cecchinato R, Villafane JH, De Vecchi E, Lamartina C, Berjano P.
Assessment and prediction of spine surgery invasiveness with machine learning techniques.
Comput Biol Med. 2020;121. doi:10.1016/j.compbiomed.2020.103796.
Campagner A, Berjano P, Lamartina C, Langella F, Lombardi G, Cabitza F.
Effects of magnetically controlled growing rods surgery on pulmonary function in young subjects with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 and other neuromuscular scoliosis.
J Neurosurg Sci. 2020;64(3):253-257. doi:10.23736/S0390-5616.17.04052-8.
Colombo L, Martini C, Bersanini C, Izzo F, Villafane JH, Berjano P, Lamartina C.
Answer to the Letter to the Editor of Tamburrelli FC et al., concerning ``Prone single-position extreme lateral interbody fusion (Pro-XLIF): preliminary results{’’} by Lamartina C and Berjano P
(Eur Spine J; 2020: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-020-06303-z). Eur SPINE J. 2020;29(7):1773-1774. doi:10.1007/s00586-020-06457-w.
Berjano P, Lamartina C.
Percutaneous vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a prospective randomized comparison.
Eur SPINE J. 2020;29(7):1614-1620. doi:10.1007/s00586-020-06434-3.
Griffoni C, Lukassen JNM, Babbi L, Girolami M, Lamartina C, Cecchinato R, Gasbarrini A, Barbanti Brodano G.
Useful and innovative methods for the treatment of postoperative coronal malalignment in adult scoliosis: the ``kickstand rod{’’} and ``tie rod{’’} procedures.
Eur SPINE J. 2020;29(4):849-859. doi:10.1007/s00586-019-06285-7.
Redaelli A, Langella F, Dziubak M, Cecchinato R, Damilano M, Peretti G, Berjano P, Lamartina C.
Editorial.
Eur SPINE J. 2020;29(SUPPL 1, 1, SI):1. doi:10.1007/s00586-020-06323-9.
Lamartina C, Berjano P, Redaelli A.
Revision surgery in distal junctional kyphosis.
Eur SPINE J. 2020;29(SUPPL 1, 1, SI):86-102. doi:10.1007/s00586-020-06304-y.
Berjano P, Damilano M, Pejrona M, Langella F, Lamartina C.
A new classification for coronal malalignment in adult spinal deformity: a validation and the role of lateral bending radiographs.
Eur Spine J. June 2020. doi:10.1007/s00586-020-06513-5.
Hayashi K, Boissière L, Cawley DT, Larrieu D, Kieser D, Berjano P, Lamartina C, Gupta M, Silvestre C, Protopsaltis T, Bourghli A, Pellisé F, Annis P, Papadopoulos EC, Kreichati G, Pizones J, Nakamura H, Ames CP, Obeid I.

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