Dr. Jacques Hernigou is an orthopedic and traumatological surgeon at EpiCURA Hospital (Baudour/Hornu, Belgium), where he has practiced since 2018. He completed his medical training at Paris V René Descartes University (2004–2011) and obtained his specialized degree in orthopedic and traumatological surgery from the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) in 2018 with the highest distinction and jury commendation. Since September 2024, he has served as Lecturer in Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery at the University of Mons (UMons, Belgium). He is a member of the teaching board of the specialized Master's program in orthopedic surgery at ULB, a member of the specialized knee committee of SORBCOT, and is currently pursuing a PhD at ULB. His research interests include cartilage repair, cell therapy, knee and hip arthroplasty, and the prevention of complex regional pain syndrome. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in international journals including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, International Orthopaedics, and Arthroscopy.