About the doctor
Profile
Musculoskeletal surgery, Primary and revision total hip and knee arthroplasty, Management of bone and periprosthetic joint infections (PJI), including infected knee prostheses, Pelvic reconstructive surgery, Revision hip and knee arthroplasty, Periacetabular, tibial, and corrective pelvic osteotomies, Foot and ankle surgery
Work experience
30 years
Scientific activity
Author of more than 700 scientific publications
Chairman of the Association of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeons of Northern Germany
Member of the Executive Board of the German Society for Endoprosthetics (AE)
Chairman and organizer of international congresses, including the Berlin Congress on Endoprosthetics
Ceramic is the optimal material for hip implants. For over 40 years, we have observed excellent outcomes with ceramic bearings: lower infection rates, minimal wear, and superior longevity compared to other materials. Today, we use fourth-generation ceramics, which demonstrate even greater durability.
Data
Performs 600–700 surgeries annually, over 10,000 orthopedic surgeries performed
Community
German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOU)
German Society for Endoprosthetics (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Endoprothetik, AE) – Executive Board Member
European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT)
International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR) – Scientific Committee
German Society for Infection in Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DGIOT)