A5010447333- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Winter Sports Injuries and Performance
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Electrical Contact Performance and Analysis
- Sports Performance and Training
- Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise
- Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Congenital limb and hand anomalies
- Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Krankenhaus Köln-Holweide
2025
Witten/Herdecke University
2018-2024
Sana Klinikum
2020-2024
Lungenklinik Köln-Merheim
2019
German Sport University Cologne
2016-2018
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2018
Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin
2015
St. Josef-Hospital
2013-2015
University of Cologne
2013-2014
Recent literature correlated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction failure to smaller diameter of the harvested hamstring (HS) autograft. However, this approach may be a simplification, as relation graft size native ACL is not typically assessed and oversized grafts impart their own complications.To evaluate in vivo data determine if commonly used autografts reliably restore size.Descriptive laboratory study.Intraoperative tibial insertion area HS were collected retrospectively...
Abstract Arthroscopy has emerged as a crucial technique in modern orthopedic surgery, offering significant advantages over traditional open procedures. However, the steep learning curve and need for advanced psychomotor skills presents challenges training residents effectively. This study aimed to assess development of arthroscopic skills, research involvement, impact COVID-19 pandemic among Germany. A prospective cross-sectional survey was conducted members German-speaking Society Joint...
To investigate the rate of bacterial contamination semitendinosus (ST) tendons during graft harvest in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), order to precisely specify underlying pathogens and obtain data on their susceptibility potential antibiotics.In a prospective study, total 59 consecutive patients undergoing primary ACLR were recruited from one centre. No patient had history previous surgery knee or showed clinical signs infection. Four tissue samples harvested ST for (ACL)...
The biomechanical consequences of a tear the posterior root medial meniscus are comparable to that complete meniscectomy. integrity meniscal roots is crucial enable important function load sharing and shock absorption. An untreated leads extrusion loss causing early degenerative arthritis respective knee compartment. Meniscal repair can be achieved by 2 main techniques: indirect fixation using pullout sutures through transtibial tunnel with extracortical direct suture anchors. Pullout prone...
The posterior oblique ligament (POL) is the main component of posteromedial corner (PMC) knee and plays a crucial role in acting as secondary restraint against translation, rotation, valgus forces. Injuries to PMC often occur association with acute or chronic deficiency anterior cruciate may result anteromedial rotatory instability. A surgical technique for treatment injuries structures was first established by Hughston 1973. This procedure involves an advancement reefing POL adherent...
Although a benefit of preoperative training prior to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is likely, there no consensus on the optimal content (criteria-based programme), supervision (one-on-one guidance or self-administered training) and general setting after ACL injuries. The purpose this trial investigate efficacy an individually adaptive, guided, structured criteria-based rehabilitation programme in comparison non-guided home programme.The planned single-blinded randomised...
The ability to maintain a stable single-leg balance stance during fast change of direction movement is fundamental aspect both for improving sport-specific skills and prevention strategies. aim this cross-sectional study was investigate the associations between multidirectional speed performance (MDS), dynamic (DBP), chronological age in young uninjured soccer players. In addition, it examined whether can predict variance performance. One-hundred forty-six male players (age range 11-19)...
Abstract Background Jumps are predominant components in football (soccer). Interlimb functional difference single-leg jump performance is a risk factor for lower extremities injuries. Screening uninjured athletes essential to design prevention strategies and implement individual training interventions. The aims of this cross-sectional study were (1) provide age-specific mean values limb symmetry index (LSI) young players, (2) detect age effect on LSI interlimb differences (3) investigate the...
Post-operative infection of the knee is one major concerns following ACL-reconstruction. The purpose this study was to investigate whether pre-soaking hamstring grafts in vancomycin reduces incidence post-operative infection. This prospective included more than 1000 patients undergoing primary ACL-reconstruction over a period 4 years. Group 1 received intra-operative iv-antibiotics without graft. 2 and additionally graft bathed solution 5 mg/mL. In group 1, total 2,3% suffered joint...
Enrichment of periprosthetic tissue samples in blood culture bottles (BCBs) for microbiological diagnosis joint infections (PJI) is more reliable than the use an enrichment broth. Nevertheless, extremely time-consuming homogenization BCB processing has so far limited its use, especially high-throughput settings. We aimed to establish a highly scalable process long-term incubation BCBs. A protocol using bead beating was established and validated. In second step, homogenate BCBs compared...