Leading expert in knee injury and cartilage repair, Dr. Matthias Steinwachs, MD, explains advanced orthopedic surgical techniques. He specializes in minimally invasive knee surgery and complex cartilage regeneration. Dr. Steinwachs has extensive research experience in tissue engineering and autologous cartilage transplantation. His clinical focus includes meniscus and cruciate ligament sports injuries. He is a head physician at prestigious clinics in Zurich, Switzerland.
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Advanced Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery and Cartilage Repair Techniques
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Expertise in Knee Surgery
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs, MD, is a renowned specialist in minimally invasive orthopedic knee surgery. His expertise covers the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex knee injuries. Dr. Steinwachs focuses on arthroscopic techniques for optimal patient outcomes.
His surgical specialties include meniscus regeneration and cruciate ligament repair. Dr. Steinwachs also treats patellar injuries and collateral ligament damage. These advanced procedures help athletes and active individuals return to function.
Cartilage Repair Research
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs, MD, has a profound research background in cartilage tissue engineering. He conducted significant research in cell cultivation at the University Hospital Freiburg. This work forms the foundation for modern cartilage transplantation techniques.
His investigations include human mesenchymal stem cells and autologous cartilage transplantation. These innovative approaches aim to regenerate damaged joint surfaces. Dr. Steinwachs's research directly translates to improved clinical treatments for patients.
Clinical Leadership Roles
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs, MD, holds prominent positions as a Head Physician in Zurich. He serves at both the SportClinic Zurich and Hirslanden Clinic. These roles place him at the forefront of European orthopedic care.
Previously, Dr. Steinwachs was Medical Director of Cartilage Transplantation in Freiburg. He also led orthobiology and cartilage regeneration at Schulthess Clinic. These leadership positions demonstrate his recognized authority in the field.
Professional Society Memberships
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs, MD, is actively involved in numerous prestigious medical organizations. He is a founding member of a clinical tissue regeneration work group in Germany. Dr. Steinwachs also contributes to the Swiss knee experts group.
His memberships include the International Cartilage Repair Society and ESSKA. Dr. Steinwachs has chaired committees for the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery. These affiliations keep him connected to global advancements in knee surgery.
Academic Contributions
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs, MD, has made substantial academic contributions to orthopedic literature. He has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications in international medical journals. These works primarily focus on cartilage repair and knee surgery outcomes.
Dr. Steinwachs regularly presents at international conferences on orthopedic research. His educational background includes an MD and PhD from German universities. Dr. Anton Titov, MD, highlights these achievements during their discussion about cutting-edge knee treatments.
Full Transcript
Hello from New York! We are with Dr. Matthias Steinwachs, who is in Zurich, Switzerland.
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs is a specialist in minimally invasive orthopedic surgery of the knee. He is a Head Physician in SportClinic Zurich and in Hirslanden Clinic, also in Zurich.
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs obtained his MD and PhD from the Universities of Heidelberg and Göttingen in Germany. He then trained in orthopedics at the University Hospital Freiburg in Germany.
Professor Steinwachs also conducted research in cell cultivation and cartilage tissue engineering at the University Hospital Freiburg.
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs was a Senior Physician at the Department of Orthopaedics, and Medical Director of the Section for Cartilage Transplantation, both at the University Hospital Freiburg, Germany.
He was then a head physician for orthobiology and cartilage regeneration at Schulthess Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland.
Clinical and research interests of Dr. Matthias Steinwachs include diagnosis and minimally invasive surgical treatment of complex knee injuries. He is a specialist in arthroscopic knee surgery and in cartilage repair and regeneration.
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs did extensive research in cartilage repair, regeneration, human mesenchymal stem cells, and in autologous cartilage transplantation.
Dr. Steinwachs specializes in all aspects of complex surgery of the knee, including meniscus regeneration, cruciate ligament sports injuries treatment, minimally invasive surgery of knee joint, patellar injury and collateral ligament injury treatments.
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs was a founding member of clinical tissue regeneration work group in the German Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
Dr. Steinwachs is a member of the Swiss knee experts group at Swiss Orthopaedics. He was also a Member of the board of the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery, and Chair of its knee-cartilage-meniscus committee and general knee committee.
Professor Matthias Steinwachs is a member of Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery, European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy, German Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, German Association of Orthopaedics and Sports Traumatology, International Cartilage Repair Society, Swiss Medical Association, and Swiss Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, and Zurich Medical Association.
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs has authored and co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications in international medical journals. He presented numerous talks at international conferences on cartilage repair and regeneration, and on orthopedic surgery of the knee research and treatment.
Dr. Matthias Steinwachs, hello and welcome!