Dr. João Vide

Academic Background

• Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (2002–2008)

• Specialty Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Algarve Hospital Center / Hospital Beatriz Ângelo

• Ph.D. Candidate in Biomechanics, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon (2016–present)

• Postgraduate Qualifications:

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Bodily Damage Assessment, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra (2010)

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto (2011–2012)

• Specialized International Fellowships & Clinical Rotations:

  • Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy with Prof. Dr. José Carlos Noronha (Porto, 2010)

  • Foot and Ankle Pathology, Foot and Ankle Unit – Hospital CUF Descobertas (Lisbon, 2012–2013)

  • Hand and Wrist Arthroscopy and Microsurgery with Dr. Francisco del Piñal (Santander, Spain, 2012)

  • Sports Traumatology and Foot & Ankle Arthroscopy, Academic Medical Center (AMC) under Prof. Dr. Niek van Dijk and Gino Kerkhoffs (Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2013)

  • Conservative Foot Surgery and Ankle Arthroplasty, Kantonsspital Baselland under Prof. Dr. Beat Hintermann and Marcus Knupp (Liestal & Bruderholz, Switzerland, 2015)

  • Foot and Ankle Surgery & Gait Laboratory, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) (New York, USA, 2015)

  • Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery with Dr. Olivier Laffenêtre, Bordeaux University Hospital Center (Bordeaux, France, 2017)

Professional Experience

• Orthopedic Surgeon / Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology

• Career & Hospital History:

  • Angiology and Vascular Surgery Department, Hospital Eduardo Santos Silva (Gaia, 2010)

  • Intensive Care Unit, Hospital de São João (Porto, 2010)

  • Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Hospital de Faro (2010–2015)

  • Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Hospital Privado S. Maria (Faro, 2011–2012)

  • Medical Team Member, S.C. Olhanense (Portuguese First Division, 2011–2012)

  • Emergency Medical Doctor, Medical Emergency and Resuscitation Vehicle (VMER) – Faro & Albufeira (2012–2013)

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Hospital de Santa Maria (Lisbon, 2012)

  • Neurosurgery Department, Hospital de São José (Lisbon, 2013)

  • Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Hospital D. Estefânia (Lisbon, 2013 & 2015)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Research & Publications: Author of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters (e.g., "Anatomy and Biomechanics" in Pé e Tornozelo, Lidel Publishing)

• Awards & Honors:

  • Honorable Mention for Best Lower Limb Poster, National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology (2014)

  • "Dr. Rui Antão" Orthopedics Award (2014 & 2015)

• Scientific Societies & Executive Leadership:

  • SPOT (Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology) – Residents Board Member (2011–2013)

  • SPMCP (Portuguese Society of Foot Medicine and Surgery) – Board Member (2017–2018)

  • EFORT (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology) – European Educational Platform Group Member (since 2014) & Executive Committee Associate Member (2015–2017)

  • FORTE (Federation of Orthopaedic Trainees in Europe) – Educational Representative (2013–2014), Treasurer (2014–2015), President (2015–2017), and Past-President (2017–2018)

  • Active Member of ESSKA / AFAS, EFAS, and AO Trauma

Main Areas of Practice

• Sports Traumatology

• Foot and Ankle Surgery and Arthroscopy

• Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery

• Gait Analysis and Biomechanics

• Clinical Conditions: Bunion / Hallux Valgus, Ankle Sprains, Flatfoot, Tendonitis, Osteoarthritis, Cartilage Lesions, Total Ankle Replacement, and Foot Deformities