This page is for companies, investors, and research teams seeking practical clinical insight on musculoskeletal (MSK) medtech and digital health solutions, from early diligence to real-world implementation. I provide independent clinical input on clinical feasibility, evidence quality, validation strategy, and adoption risks. For clinical appointments, please use the “Prendre rendez-vous” section of the website. For a full CV and publications, see “À propos”.
About me
Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon based in Brussels. I serve as Associate Head of Service in Orthopaedic Surgery at CHU Brugmann and as a Foot and Ankle Surgery Consultant at Hôpital Erasme. Before Belgium, I practised in Luxembourg and Portugal across public and private settings, including elite sport (former physician for Sport Lisboa e Benfica U19).
I hold a PhD in Bioengineering (cum laude) from Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon). My work sits at the intersection of orthopaedics and engineering, with a focus on minimally invasive surgery, sports medicine, clinical outcomes and endpoints, and the clinical validation and implementation of technology-enabled MSK care (including computational modelling, 3D printing, and AI-enabled tools). I have authored 30+ peer-reviewed publications and contributed to reference textbooks in orthopaedic surgery and sports traumatology.
Who I work with
- MedTech and digital health teams developing MSK devices, software, or AI-enabled tools
- PE / VC investors conducting clinical and adoption diligence
- Clinical and research groups planning validation, translation, or deployment
Questions I help answer
Clinical diligence (PE / VC)
- What is the unmet clinical need—and for whom?
- How strong and transferable is the existing evidence?
- Key clinical risks, complications, and failure modes?
- What will realistically drive—or block—adoption?
Clinical validation & trial design
- Endpoints and comparators
- Inclusion/exclusion criteria and feasibility
- Surgeon workflow constraints and learning curves
EU hospital implementation
- OR workflow integration and training requirements
- Procurement dynamics and stakeholder alignment
- Real-world barriers to adoption in EU systems
AI / ML in MSK
- Data requirements and dataset pitfalls
- Validation and generalizability risks
- Deployment, safety, and ethical considerations
Biomechanics & modelling
- Finite element analysis and biomechanical modelling
- Translating modelling outputs into product and clinical claims
Compliance and boundaries
Discussions are conducted at a general, non-confidential level. I do not disclose confidential patient information, employer data, or proprietary company information. Advisory work does not constitute clinical care.
Contact
For advisory, expert calls, or diligence enquiries, please reach out to: contact[at]pedrodiniz.be
