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Prof. Dr. med Karl-Stefan Delank
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med Karl-Stefan Delank

orthopedics and trauma surgery, orthopedic rheumatology, and chirotherapy
orthopedics and trauma surgery, orthopedic rheumatology, and chirotherapy
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
97%30 years9.9/10$$$218No

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

surgery
spine
trauma
bone
hip
arthroplasty
arthrodesis
orthopedics
muscle
fixation
knee
prosthesis
osteotomy
shoulder
low back pain
hip arthroplasty
stabilization
trauma surgery
reconstruction
kyphoplasty
spondylolisthesis
anterior cruciate ligament
joint
intervertebral discs
cruciate ligament
lumbar spine
ligament
postural stability
bone remodeling
ankle arthrodesis
cervical spine
screw fixation
hallux valgus
rheumatology
knee arthroplasty
dendritic cells
spondylolysis
reconstructive surgery
orthopedic trauma
lower limb
acl reconstruction
ligament reconstruction
sacroiliac screw fixation
sequestrated intervertebral discs
periprosthetic fracture
orthopedic rheumatology
high tibial osteotomy
spinal canal
dorsal stabilization
chirotherapy

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

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Risk Analysis of Restrictive Factors for Fast-Track Knee Arthroplasty-A Retrospective Study of 1,224 Patients.

7 July, 2023

Muscle fiber conduction velocity and selected biomotor abilities in soccer players

July, 2023

Die Ausdauerleistungsfähigkeit korreliert stark mit der fußballspezifischen mechanischen Belastung in intensiven Spielphasen

June, 2023

Location

Ernst-Grube-Straße, 40, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med Karl-Stefan Delank?

The primary specialization of the doctor is orthopedics and trauma surgery, orthopedic rheumatology, and chirotherapy.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med Karl-Stefan Delank has been practicing for more than 30 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med Karl-Stefan Delank expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, spine, trauma, bone, hip.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med Karl-Stefan Delank doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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