1944
Born in Darmstadt
1963-1968
Study of medicine,
University of Frankfurt,
University of Saarbrücken, Medical specialty: orthopedics
1974
Specialist in Orthopedics
1978
Professor of Orthopedics
University of Saarland, Homburg/Saar
Scientific investigation of new surgical techniques as well as new materials and instruments for spinal column and hip surgery
Since 1980
Medical Director, Orthopedics, Spinal Column Surgery Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach, Karlsbad (Academic Teaching Hospital, University of Heidelberg)
Focal areas in spinal surgery (in alphabetical order):
- Cervical spine surgery
- Deformities
- Degenerative diseases
- Dorsal dynamic stabilization
- Fractures
- Intervertebral disc prostheses
- Preservation of mobility
- Scoliosis
- Transoral surgery at the craniocervical transition
- Tumors
Memberships, cooperations, publications, etc.:
- Scientific cooperations with spinal column specialists in Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia
- Chairman and speaker at international congresses worldwide
- Guest professor and guest surgeon in the US, Far East incl. Pacific region, Africa, Europe
- Consultant on various research projects
- Publications on new spinal column surgery techniques
- Editor of orthopedic journals
- Honorary member of the SRS (Scoliosis Research Society)
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