Leo Massari was born in 02/14/1958 in Bologna (Italy).
- Degree in Medicine in 12/20/1982 in University of Ferrara (110/110)– Italy –
- Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at University of Bologna (70/70 cum laude) – Italy – 1983-1988
- Residency in Sports Medicine at University of Ferrara (50/50 cum laude) – Italy – 1989-1993
- He is interested in basic and clinical research regarding Biophysical Stimulation of Bone and Cartilage, Biomaterials and Bone, Evidence Based Medicine in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hip Peri-Prosthetic Bone Remodelling, Foot and Ankle Surgery, Spine Surgery ( also mini-invasive)
- More than 200 scientific publications, both Basic Science and Clinical Experience
- More than 130 oral and poster presentations in national and international Congresses.
- Winner of Scientific Exhibit Award of Excellence at AAOS 2007 Annual Meeting.
- He won an Award by the Italian Orthopaedics and Traumatology Society in 1990.
- Assistant Professor in Orthopedics and Traumatology in the University of Ferrara – Italy - since 1990 to 1998.
- Associate Professor in Orthopedics and Traumatology in the University of Ferrara since 1998 to 2004.
- Full Professor in Orthopaedics and Traumatology since 04/01/2004 to today.
- Chief of the Orthopaedic and Traumatology Department of the University in Ferrara since 11/01/2005.
- Director of the Orthopaedics and Traumatology Residency Program in the University of Ferrara since 2001 to today
- Memberships: Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology; Italian Foot and Ankle Society; European Foot and Ankle Society; EFORT; Italian Society of Spine Surgery (SICV-GIS), American Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Society (AOFAS); American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- Elected Member of the Directive Board of the Italian Foot and Ankle Society 1995-1997
- Elected representative of the Italian Foot and Ankle Society in the European Foot and Ankle Society Board 1995-1997
- More than 6000 surgical interventions in several fields: Hip and Knee Reconstructive Joint, Spine Surgery (trauma, degenerative), Foot and Ankle Surgery, Trauma Surgery