The procedure lasted four hours and was televised to a nearby group of Italian surgeons. The event allowed the surgeons to learn from Dr. Philippon’s world-renowned skill and represented a major technological breakthrough for the country’s medical industry.
Dr. Philippon is internationally known for his work with hip-related conditions, joint preservation procedures and arthroscopic techniques. His clinic is a premier orthopedic center for sports-related and traumatic injuries.
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