The administration organs of the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute are:

• The Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the Emilia-Romagna Region, whose function is overall management and  the implementation of decisions passed by the Steering Committee;
• The Scientific Director manages research projects in accordance with the healthcare research program and relevant regional planning acts;
• The Steering Committee decides the strategies of the Institute and manages and maximizes its assets;
• The Management Board forwards proposals for the organization and development of services and research activities and innovation and maximization of human resources and the professional resources of the operators;
• The Board of Auditors monitors the correct administration and accounting. It consists of three members, one of which is appointed by the region, one is appointed by the social and healthcare Territorial Conference, and the other by the State.