About the doctor
Profile
Pediatric orthopedics and pediatric traumatology, treatment of congenital clubfoot using the Ponseti method, management of congenital spinal anomalies (e.g., scoliosis, hemivertebrae, tethered cord syndrome), correction of genu valgum (knock-knee deformity), surgical and conservative treatment of shoulder instability in children and adolescents, diagnosis and therapy of hip disorders, including developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), Perthes disease, and slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
Work experience
27 years
Scientific activity
Author of over 60 peer-reviewed scientific publications in pediatric orthopedics and musculoskeletal development
Data
Recognized among Germany’s top pediatric orthopedic surgeons
Leads one of the largest academic pediatric orthopedic centers in Eastern Germany
Community
German Society of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOU)
German Society for Pediatric Orthopedics and Traumatology (DGKTO)
European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)
International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS)
Ponseti International Association – Certified Ponseti Provider
German Society for Spine Surgery and Research (DWG)
Society for Pediatric Orthopaedic Research (SPOR)
Certificates
Board-certified orthopedic and trauma surgeon
Subspecialty certification in pediatric orthopedics (DGOU/DGKTO)
Ponseti Method Certification – Officially certified by the Ponseti International Association
Pediatric Spine Deformity Management – DGOU/DWG-endorsed training
Advanced Pediatric Trauma Surgery – German Trauma Society (DGU) certification