Prof. Piotr Morasiewicz | Biomechanics | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Piotr Morasiewicz | Biomechanics | University of Opole | Poland
Piotr Morasiewicz is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and researcher, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology at the Institute of Medical Research, University of Opole. He earned his PhD in medical sciences from Wrocław Medical University in 2014, followed by the degree of Doctor Habilitatus in 2019. His academic career includes a tenure as Assistant Professor at Wrocław Medical University, where he contributed significantly to research and education in orthopedics and musculoskeletal traumatology. Dr. Morasiewicz has completed numerous research stays and internships both in Poland and internationally, including prestigious programs at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute in Florida, USA, Mangioni Hospital in Italy, and various leading Polish medical institutions. He has authored 47 scientific papers presented at national and international conferences, and his research has a combined impact factor of 135.367, with a Hirsch index of 12. He is also an inventor, holding a patent for “The cannulated talar screw.”
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Suitability Summary
Prof. Piotr Morasiewicz is a highly accomplished and internationally recognized researcher in the field of orthopedics and musculoskeletal traumatology, making him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With over a decade of progressive academic and clinical experience, he combines surgical expertise, innovative research, and a strong record of scientific contributions that have advanced orthopedic medicine both in Poland and internationally.
Education and Academic Degrees
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PhD in Medical Sciences – Wrocław Medical University, May 16, 2014, in the field of medical and health sciences, discipline of medical sciences.
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Doctor Habilitatus (Dr. Habil.) in Medical Sciences – Wrocław Medical University, September 18, 2019, in the field of medical and health sciences, discipline of medical sciences.
Work Experience
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Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology, Institute of Medical Research, University of Opole
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Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology, Wrocław Medical University
Research Stays and Internships
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Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – Niedzierski Research Grant Internship
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Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – Kościuszko Foundation Grant Internship
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Mangioni Hospital, Lecco, Italy – Internship
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Department of Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland – Research Internship
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Department of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Disorders, University School of Physical Education, Wrocław, Poland – Research Internship
Achievements
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Author of 47 papers (20 at Polish conferences, 27 at international conferences)
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Patent obtained in 2024 for “The cannulated talar screw”
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Reviewer for 20 scientific journals
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Combined impact factor of all published papers: IF = 135.367
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Combined impact factor of papers with him as first, second, or last author: IF = 101.67
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Hirsch index (h-index) = 12
Awards and Honors
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2010: Level 1 Award, Polish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (PTOiTr) for poster on congenital lower extremity shortening treatment with the Ilizarov method
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2019: Two Level 1 Team Awards, Rector of Wrocław Medical University, for research achievements
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2020: Three Level 2 Team Awards, Rector of Wrocław Medical University, for research achievements
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2021: Best paper award at the 94th Meeting of the Japanese Orthopedic Association for “Gait analysis in patients after treatment of pilon fractures by the Ilizarov method”
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2022: Level 2 Individual Award, Rector of the University of Opole, for research achievements
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2023: Level 2 Individual Award, Rector of the University of Opole, for research achievements
Publication Top Notes
Assessment of Biomechanics Following Calcaneal Fracture Treatment with Internal Plate Fixation or Ilizarov External Fixation: A Retrospective, Two-Center Study
Clinical and radiological assessment of the Polish modification of the Ilizarov external fixator for the treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures
The Use of Ossein–Hydroxyapatite Complex in Conjunction with the Ilizarov Method in the Treatment of Tibial Nonunion
Gait assessment in patients with intra-articular calcaneal fractures after treatment with the Ilizarov method
Gait Analysis in Patients After Hemiepiphysiodesis Due to Valgus or Varus Knee Deformity
The Use of Osteogenon as an Adjunctive Treatment in Lower Leg Fractures
Post-treatment Functional Outcomes of Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis Injuries With Varying Duration and Method of Stabilization