Specialist in orthopedics and traumatology; also designated as specialist in sports medicine

Born on June 23, 1958 in Tübingen

1980-1983:	Study of law – University of Konstanz
1983-1990:	Human medicine studies – University of Heidelberg and University of Göttingenn
1987-1989:	Research Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Göttingen
1990:	Examination for MD, University of Göttingen
6/1990-12/1990:	AIP / Research Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Göttingen
1/1991-3/1992:	AIP / Resident Physician – Dept. of Trauma Surgery, St. Bernward Hospital, Hildesheim
4/1992-11/1992:	Research Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Göttingen
1992:	MD/PhD dissertation, University of Göttingen
12/1992-1997:	Specialist education, Dept. for Orthopedic Surgery, University of Freiburg
1993-2004:	Experimental research in cell cultivation and tissue engineering, Freiburg University Hospital
1995:	Training with Prof. L. Peterson, GMC Gothenburg, Swedenn
1997:	Specialist exam for orthopedic surgery, University of Freibur
1997-2001:	Project leader of research project “Cartilage Engineering”, Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Sciences
1997-2003:	Chief Resident at the Department of Orthopedics, Freiburg University Hospital, with further training in arthroscopic surgery of the knee & cartilage regeneration
1997-2007:	Specialist for cartilage repair and tissue engineering, knee surgery – Dept. of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Freiburg
1998-2007:	Member of the Steering Committee Valley Tissue Engineering Center, University Hospital Freiburg
1998-present:	Head of the Cartilage Research Group, Valley Tissue Engineering Center, University Hospital Freiburg
1997-2007:	Project leader “Cartilage Engineering” research grant, Ministry of Science, Baden-Württemberg
2003-2007:	Director of the Cartilage Transplantation Unit, Dept. of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Freiburg
2004:	Thesis for postdoctoral lecturing qualification, entitled: “Tissue Engineering in der Orthopädie” (tissue engineering in orthopedics), Professor Reichelt, University of Freiburg
2005:	Awarded the university teaching qualification (“venia legendi”) for orthopedics and authorized to bear the title of “Privatdozent” (postdoctoral lecturing qualification) of the Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg
2006:	Additional qualification in sports medicine, Baden-Württemberg Medical Association, Freiburg Awarded honorary professorship (“Honorable Professor”) of the Beijing Institute of Sports Medicine and ceremonially awarded authorization to bear the title of “Professor honoris causa”, University of Freiburg
4/2007:	Head of Orthobiologics and Cartilage Repair, Schulthess Clinic
2008:	Recognized as a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology by the Baden-Württemberg Medical Association, Freiburg

 

Main areas of work:

Professor Steinwachs has spent many years in research and development work in cartilage and meniscus regeneration as well as tissue engineering, which makes him one of the few international specialists in orthobiology. These procedures repair cartilage damage with endogenous cells, avoiding the need for joint replacements, and use, among other things, autologous chondrocyte transplantation (ACT), osteochondral transplantation and stem cells. The Professor’s other main areas include the surgical treatment of cruciate ligament injuries, meniscus damage and bone disorders. The latest conservative and surgical treatments are used in combination with tried and tested techniques.

Cartilage: autologous chondrocyte transplantation (ACT), osteochondral transplantation, periosteal flap reconstruction, membrane or cartilage repair using periosteum, stem cell procedures, microfractures, K-wire drilling.

Bones: bone smoothing, bone abrasion, bone curettage, bone grafting, cancellous bone repair, cartilage-bone transplantation, bone drilling, bone cyst curettage and filling.

Bone malformations: corrective osteotomies in the thigh and lower leg, using internal fixation.

Meniscus: meniscus refixation, partial resections, meniscus stimulation (needling, trimming, fibrin patch), meniscus transplantation (Collagen Meniskus Implant®, ACTIFIT®).

Cruciate ligament injuries: reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament with patellar tendon or semitendinosus / gracilis repair, fixation near the joint by absorbable interference screws, surgical treatment of loosened, partly torn or elongated cruciate ligaments, Soft Healing Response Technique according to Steadman.
 

 

Consultancy

2001-present:	Consultancy and project work for various companies: Baxter, Geistlich, Ormed, Storz, Zimmer, Stryker, CellGenix, Tigenix, etc.
2003-present:	Expert of “Bundesausschuss Krankenhaus (G-BA), Methodenbewertung ACT”
2003-2006:	Sports medicine consultant for volleyball, German Bundesliga club, USC Münster
2004-present:	Board Member of the International Cartilage Repair Society, Chair of the Outcome Committee
12/2004:	“Privatdozent” (postdoctoral lecturing qualification) Venia legendi for Orthopedic Surgery, University of Freiburg
2005-present:	Member of the Advisory Board Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine of the International Journal Archives of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery
2005-present:	Teaching orthopedics at the Medical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, Germany
2005-present:	Member of the Expert Board “Bundeministerium für Bildung und Forschung” (BMBF), Project “Regenerative Medizin”
2005-present:	Reviewer for various international journals and associations, such as Tissue Engineering, Biomechanics, Arthroscopy, and much else. ICRS, GOTS (society for orthopedic-traumatological sports medicine)
2005-2007:	Orthopedic Consultant, Schulthess Hospital, Zurich
2/2006:	Honorary Professor, Inst. of Sports Medicine, Peking University
2006-present:	Consultancy and teaching in sports medicine at Beijing University, China
2007-present:	Member of the “Leading Opinions” editorial team
2007-present:	Consultant to the Paul-Ehrlich Institute, Medical Biotechnology Division, Langen, Germany
2008-present:	Member of Expert Board European Medicine Agency (EMEA, London) and Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI, Langen)

 

Memberships:

• Expert Group, ACT and Tissue Engineering, German Society of Orthopedic
• Surgery and German Society of Trauma Surgery (DGOOC & DGU)
• Expert Group Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation, Federal
• Committee of the German Government
• German-speaking Society for Arthroscopy (AGA)
• European Tissue Engineering Society (ETES)
• International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS)
• German Society of Orthopedic Surgery (DGOOC)
• German Society of Orthopedic and Sport Traumatology  (DFOST)  

 

Honors:  

• “Wer ist Wer in Deutschland”
• “Marquis Who is Who in the World”
• “Marquis Who is Who in Science and Engineering (World)”
• “Marquis Who is Who in Medicine and Healthcare (World)”
• “Specialists for the knee joint”, Stern, No. 41, 10/2002
• “The 66 best doctors and clinical institutes in Germany” Fit For Fun, 4/2003
• “The 63 best specialists for joints in Germany” FOCUS, No. 42, 10/2003
• “The specialists for knee joints in Germany” FOCUS, 11/2006
• “The 80 experts for the knee in Germany”, FOCUS, No. 46, 11/13/2006

contact: Schulthess Clinic