Francesco Rizzoli | |
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| Born | 11 July 1809 |
| Died | 24 May 1880 (aged 70) Bologna, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Known for | One of the fathers of modern orthopedics |
Francesco Rizzoli (11 July 1809 – 24 May 1880) was an Italian politician, surgeon and physician, considered one of the fathers of modern orthopedics. Doctor Joseph Ruggi speaks of him in his 1924 memoirs: "During the intervention he was in such a state that he was screaming like a madman, sustaining and railing against his assistants who were confused and upset [...] while the patient, who was awake, shouted from his lungs, unheeded, throwing insults at the surgeon and his assistants."