Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Stefan Delank

orthopedics and trauma surgery, orthopedic rheumatology, and chirotherapy

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
97%	30 years	9.9/10	$$$	218	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Halle (Saale)

Health facility

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

Medical unit

Department of orthopedics, trauma and reconstructive surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Stefan Delank is a highly experienced doctor specializing in orthopedics and trauma surgery. With 29 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to advancing the field and providing exemplary patient care. Dr. Delank obtained his medical license and completed his studies at esteemed universities such as the University of Giessen and the Technical University of Munich. Dr. Delank has held prestigious positions at renowned medical institutions throughout his career. He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Reconstructive Surgery at the University Hospital Halle in Germany. Dr. Delank's expertise extends beyond his clinical work as he heads the certified spine and sarcoma centers. In addition to his professional roles, Dr. Delank has an impressive list of scientific publications, with 218. His research and publications cover a wide range of topics, including machine learning risk prediction for surgery outcomes, bone remodeling after different procedures, and the effectiveness of various treatments for spinal conditions. With his extensive experience, leadership positions, and contribution to scientific research, Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Stefan Delank is an exceptional doctor in orthopedics and trauma surgery. His dedication to advancing the field and improving patient outcomes makes him highly regarded within the medical community.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1988-1990 Studied human medicine at the University of Giessen
1990-1994 Studied human medicine at the Technical University of Munich
Obtaining a license for medical practice
1995 Defense of the dissertation at the faculty of medicine, Technical University of Munich: "The surgical treatment of vertebral fractures of the thoracolumbar transition. Dorsal stabilization versus dorsoventral fusion"
Obtaining specialization in orthopedics and trauma surgery
2007 Habilitation and a teaching license at the medical faculty of the University of Cologne: "Functional changes in the lumbar movement segment during decompression and stabilization of the lumbar spinal canal stenosis"
Received additional qualifications in the field of special orthopedic surgery, orthopedic rheumatology, and X-ray diagnostics skeleton
Obtaining further specialization in special accident surgery and chirotherapy

Experience

1995-1996 Medical University Clinic of the Ruhr University Bochum -Marienhospital Herne
1996-1998 Surgical University Clinic "Bergmannsheil" Bochum
1998-2001 Orthopedic University Clinic in Mainz
2002-2006 Senior Physician of the Department of orthopedics and trauma surgery at the University Clinic in Cologne
2006-2011 Leading Senior Physician of the Department of orthopedics and trauma surgery at the University Clinic in Cologne
2011 Professor and Head of the Department of orthopedic, trauma, and reconstructive surgery at the University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Head of the certified spine center
Head of the certified sarcoma center

Awards & Memberships

2010 Scholarship from the German Society for Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery
2013 Teaching Prize of the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Member of the German Association of Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery
Member of the German Society for Vertebrology
Member of the European Society for Vertebrology
Board Member of the Rheumatology Center Halle (Saale)
Co-Founder of the working section of evidence-based medicine AK 19 of the German Association of Orthopedics and Orthopaedic Surgery
Co-Founder and Board Member of the Center for Integrated Oncology at the University Hospital Cologne
Full Member of the German-speaking national committee on the TNM classification of tumors at the German Cancer Society