The complex operating unit of orthopedics and traumatology of the “San Vincenzo” hospital in Taormina stands out as a center of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic and traumatological pathologies. Located in the Sirina district, the unit is under the direction of dr. Roberto Ventimiglia and boasts a team of highly qualified doctors, including doctors Pietro Stissi, Salvatore Coppolino, Fabrizio Ruggeri, Angelo Pulvirenti, Valentina Carmela Rapisarda, Marco Caponnetto and Edoardo Casablanca.
During 2024, the UOC of Orthopedics and Traumatology carried out over 700 surgical interventions with an overall evaluation of the parameter assistance offer on the value of 1.56, a coefficient that is synonymous with high quality. Performed about 5400 outpatient services, over more than 2000 first aid consultations. Hospitalizations increased by 4.19%, outpatient services had an increase of 5.45%. Orthopedics and traumatology of San Vincenzo for several years has been the only public hospital department in Sicily where total bilateral arthroprotesis interventions of hip to the same patient in the same hospital session are carried out.
The strategic direction of the ASP of Messina, composed of the general manager Giuseppe Cuccìthe administrative director Giancarlo Niutta and the health director Giuseppe Ranieri Trimarchiexpresses “one’s pride for the goals achieved by the complex operating unit and undertakes to continue on this road of excellence.
We will continue to invest in innovation and training to ensure that our services remain at the forefront, fully responding to the needs of the population with skills and humanity. Our primary objective is to improve the quality of the treatments offered, promoting a stimulating and collaborative work environment for all staff.