Ricardo Sousa MD. PhD
Specialist in Knee Injuries and Bone and Joint Infections
LESÕES
DO JOELHO
INFEÇÕES OSTEOARTICULARES
Who is Ricardo Sousa MD. PhD?
For several years, I have dedicated my clinical activity to the treatment of knee pathology
Correctly diagnosing the cause of pain, often disabling, in a knee prosthesis, is not always easy.
To do this, the doctor must follow a structured and sequential study of the problem from the most common to the rarest.
It is this logical approach that I have been studying and refining over the past few years.
Ricardo Sousa MD. PhD
Specialist in Knee Injuries and Bone and Joint Infections
Actividade actual
Senior Hospital Assistant in Orthopedics and Traumatology
Orthopedics and Traumatology of the University Hospital Center of Porto - Santo António
Founder and Coordinator of the Porto Bone and Joint infections Group (GRIP)
University Hospital Center of Porto - Santo António and CUF – Hospital da Trindade - PORTO and CUF – Hospital Tejo - LISBON
President of the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS) for the biennium 2024-2025
Coordinator of the Knee Unit at the Orthopedics and Traumatology
Center Hospital CUF Trindade
Past President of the Portuguese Society for the Study of Osteoarticular Infection
2021-2023
Vice President of the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS)
Founder and Past President of the Portuguese Society for the Study of Osteoarticular Infection
EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2021 - 2012
Hospital Assistant in Orthopedics and Traumatology
Department of Orthophisiology at the University Hospital Center of Porto
2017
PhD in Medical Sciences
Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto
2022 – 2012
Coordinator of the Knee Group at the Trofa Saúde Group
Hospital in Alfena
2022 – 2015
Member of the Knee Group at the Trofa Saúde Group
Hospital in Vila Nova de Gaia
2022 - 2020
Coordinator of the Specialized Unit in Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoarticular Infections
Central Hospital of the Trofa Saúde Group
2010
Observership
Osteoarticular Septic Unit of Hospital Clínic – Barcelona (Spain) under the direction of Alex Soriano MD. PhD.
2009
Observership
Joint Service of the Rothman Institute – Philadelphia (USA) under the direction of Javad Parvizi MD. PhD.
2012 / 2006
Specialty Internship
In Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Orthopedics Department of the University Hospital Center of Porto.
2003 / 1997
Degree in Medicine
Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto
SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES
Up to the present / 2021
Vice Presidente
European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS)
2021 / 2017
Member of the Board
European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS)
2017 / 2015
Country Delegate
European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS)
Up to the present / 2020
Coordinator
Study Group on Infection of the Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SPOT)
2020 / 2019
Board Member Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SPOT)
Up to the present / 2005
Member
Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SPOT) and its Knee, Hip, and Infection Study Group
Up to the present / 2017
Founding Member and Coordinator
Multidisciplinary Porto Bone and Joint infections Group (GRIP)
Up to the present / 2015
Member
European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY
Research Projects
Ongoing
Local Principal Investigator - Responsible
Short or Long Antibiotic Regimens in Orthopedics (SOLARIO), at the University Hospital Center of Porto.
Ongoing
Local Principal Investigator - Responsible
“Diagnosis and bacterial identification of periprosthetic joint infection with Microbial-ID”, at the University Hospital Center of Porto.
Completed
Research Team Member
“Nano-hydroxyapatite Surfaces with Antibacterial Features for the Prevention of Bone Infection Associated with Biofilms (NaNOBiofilm)”, at the University Hospital Center of Porto.
Positions in Scientific Journals
Up to the present / 2022
Associate Editor
Journal of Bone and Joint Infection (JBJI).
Up to the present / 2018
Member
Editorial board of the Portuguese Journal of Orthopedics and Traumatology (RPOT).
Present
Scientific Reviewer
Regularly collaborates as a scientific reviewer for various international scientific journals (e.g., Bone and Joint Journal, Journal of Arthroplasty, Acta Orthopaedica, Global Spine Journal, Antimicrobial and Chemotherapy, etc.).etc.).
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
National as main or senior author
Award for Best Free Communication at the XXXIX National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2019
With the work: Superiority of spacers with combined antibiotic therapy compared to spacers with monotherapy - Microbiological analysis at the second revision time
Award for Best Original Article of the Portuguese Journal of Orthopedics and Traumatology, 2019
With the work: Treatment of Prosthetic Infections with Debridement and Implant Preservation - results of the prospective application of a pre-established protocol.
Award for Best Free Communication in the Knee Area of the XXXVI National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2016
With the work: Microbiological study in arthroplasty infection - optimization of intra-operative collections and added value of implant sonication.
Sollari Allegro Award 2015 - Best Research Work of the Porto Hospital Center.
With the published article: Is Asymptomatic Bacteriuria a Risk Factor for Prosthetic Joint Infection?
Award for Best Review Article of the Portuguese Journal of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2012
With the article: Infection Prophylaxis in Arthroplasties.
Award for the Best Presentation of the Portuguese Knee Society Days - 2011
Awarded by the Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology. With the lecture: Is post-operative control worthwhile: ESR, CRP, and Procalcitonin?
Award for Best Free Communication of the XXX National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2010
With the work: Value of immunoscintigraphy with anti-leukocyte monoclonal antibodies (99mTc-Sulesomab) combined with bone marrow scintigraphy (99mTc-nanocolloids) for the diagnosis of infection in arthroplasties.
Award for Best Lower Limb Pathology Poster of the XXX National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2010
With the work: Risk Factors for Nasal Colonization by S. aureus in Candidates for Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasties.
Carlos Lima Award granted at the XXVIII National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology 2008
- the highest scientific award in Orthopedics in Portugal
Awarded by the Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology
With the work: Prophylaxis, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Prosthetic Infections.Consultation with Ricardo Sousa MD. PhD
International Scientific Awards and Distinctions
Hip Society’s 2020 Frank Stinchfield Award
With the work: Who Will Fail Following Irrigation and Debridement for Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Machine Learning Based Validated Tool
Best Scientific Paper of the 35th Annual Meeting of the European Bone & Joint Infection Society 2016
With the work: “Improving synovial fluid accuracy for the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection with simple and inexpensive biomarkers: C-reactive protein and Adenosine deaminase”
Best of the Best of the British Orthopaedic Association Congress 2014
With the work: Is Asymptomatic Bacteriuria a Risk Factor for Prosthetic Joint Infection?
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What Patients Say
My daughter is a doctor and she referred me to Doctor Ricardo Sousa. He performed my surgery and, fortunately, everything went exceedingly well – it couldn't have been better! I had been suffering for years... He truly is an outstanding surgeon.
Fernando Fernandes
Hip Prosthetic Joint Infection
I suffered a severe accident and underwent surgery at another clinic, which was unsuccessful. Then I found Dr. Ricardo, and he was my saving grace! I am now more joyful, able to walk again. The treatment was exceptional, and I have immense trust in Dr. Ricardo.
Hermínia Lopes
Leg Fracture Related Infection
I suffered a knee injury that severely debilitated me. I was operated on by Dr. Ricardo and am recovering quite well; I've regained mobility and am satisfied. The fact that he is attentive and helpful instilled great confidence in me, offering a service truly unparalleled by any other professional I've encountered before.
Carla Joana Freitas
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
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