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Prof. Dr. med. Boris Holzapfel
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Boris Holzapfel

orthopaedic and trauma surgery, musculoskeletal oncology and reconstructive surgery
orthopaedic and trauma surgery, musculoskeletal oncology and reconstructive surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
96%12 years9.8/10$$$$135No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Munich
Health facility
University Hospital Ludwig-Maximilians Munich
Medical unit
Department of orthopedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Boris Holzapfel is an experienced and highly qualified orthopedic and trauma surgeon specializing in musculoskeletal oncology and reconstructive surgery. With 11 years of experience, he is currently working as a Professor and Chair at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Musculoskeletal University Center Munich, located in Germany. Dr. Holzapfel's impressive career includes studying medicine at renowned institutions such as Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich and the Technical University of Munich. He has also completed various residencies and fellowships in orthopedics and traumatology, ensuring a wide range of expertise. Dr. Holzapfel's expertise is recognized internationally, as he is a member of prestigious organizations such as the German Society for Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery, the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, and the European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology. His dedication to research is evident through his impressive publication record of 157 scientific publications. These publications cover various topics, including surgical resection of tumors, bone tissue engineering, and treating musculoskeletal conditions. With his vast knowledge and experience, Prof. Dr. med. Boris Holzapfel is considered a leading authority in his field. His position at the Musculoskeletal University Center Munich allows him to provide high-quality care and innovative patient treatment options. Whether treating orthopedic and trauma cases or focusing on musculoskeletal oncology and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Holzapfel's expertise ensures that his patients receive the best possible care.

Skills & Expertise

bone
arthroplasty
hip
cancer
knee
orthopedics
tissue
hip arthroplasty
revision
direct anterior approach
reconstruction
surgery
acetabular
musculoskeletal
tumor
replacement
knee arthroplasty
revision arthroplasty
total hip arthroplasty
defects
metastasis
implants
oncology
traumatology
engineering
trauma
lesions
femoral
3d
joint
mesenchymal stromal cells
orthopedic surgery
tissue engineering
bone defects
reconstructive surgery
hydrogels
soft tissue
orthopedics traumatology
bone metastasis
cancer lesions
total knee arthroplasty
femur
knee replacement
lesions bone
tibial
minimally invasive
alignment
oncology reconstructive surgery
osteosarcoma
regeneration

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied medicine at Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich
  • Technical University of Munich
  • University Clinic in Wurzburg
  • Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation from Queensland University of Technology Brisbane
  • Residency, Department of orthopedics, University Hospital rechts der Isar Munich
  • Residency, Department of traumatology, hand, plastics, and reconstructive Surgery, University Clinics Wurzburg
  • Residency, Department of general surgery, University Clinics Wurzburg
  • Residency, Department of orthopedics, Koenig Ludwig House, University of Wurzburg
  • 2012-2015 Postdoctoral research fellowship at the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane
  • Fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology, Department of orthopedics, University of Wurzburg
  • Fellowship in adult reconstruction, Department of orthopedics, University of Wurzburg
Experience
  • 2015-2018 Consultant Surgeon, Orthopedic Clinic Konig-Ludwig House
  • 2018-2021 Consultant and Professor for translational orthopedic Surgery, Julius Maximilians University of Wurzburg
  • 2021 Professor and Chair, Department of orthopedics and traumatology, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich, University Hospital Munich
Awards & Memberships
  • Member of the German Society for Orthopedics and Orthopedics Surgery 
  • Member of the German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery
  • Member of the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
  • Member of the working group for an endoprosthesis
  • Member of the basic research section of the German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery
  • Member of the section tumor orthopedics of the German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery
  • Fellow of the European Board of Orthopedics and Traumatology
  • Fellow of the Austrian-Switzerland-Germany

Languages

English flag
English
German flag
German

Publications

Efficacy of post-operative partial weight-bearing after total knee arthroplasty - a prospective observational trial.

September, 2023

Which patient-specific parameters correlate with operation time for total hip arthroplasty? - A retrospective analysis of the direct anterior approach.

August, 2023

Influence of kinematic alignment on femorotibial kinematics in medial stabilized TKA design compared to mechanical alignment.

July, 2023

Location

Ziemssenstraße, 5, 80336 Munich, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Boris Holzapfel?

The primary specialization of the doctor is orthopaedic and trauma surgery, musculoskeletal oncology and reconstructive surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Boris Holzapfel has been practicing for more than 12 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Boris Holzapfel expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in bone, arthroplasty, hip, cancer, knee.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Boris Holzapfel doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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