Prof. Dr. med. Rainer Burgkart

orthopedics, sport medicine, endoprosthetics and osteosynthesis

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Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Medical unit

Department of orthopedics and sports orthopaedics

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Rainer Burgkart is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with substantial experience. His exceptional career spans across prestigious institutions globally, including research fellowships at renowned universities like Duke University. Dr. Burgkart is a prolific researcher with scientific papers focusing on innovative techniques in orthopedics and musculoskeletal biomechanics. His expertise in endoprosthetics and osteosynthesis has led to numerous awards and recognition in the medical community. Dr. Burgkart's dedication to advancing medical technology, such as developing VR training simulators, showcases his commitment to improving patient care and outcomes. With a strong background in academia and active involvement in various medical societies, Dr. Burgkart is a leading figure in the field of orthopedics. His contributions to regenerative medicine and musculoskeletal biomechanics have solidified his reputation as a forward-thinking and skilled practitioner. By combining cutting-edge research with hands-on clinical experience, Dr. Burgkart continues to push the boundaries of orthopedic care and remains at the forefront of innovation in the medical field.

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1982-1988 Study of Medicine, University of Essen; Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster; University Clinic Dortmund; Palmerston North Hospital, New Zealand; Cantonal Hospital Sarnen, Switzerland
1997 Board Examination, Orthopedic Surgery
1999 Board Examination, Sports Medicine
2006-2007 Habilitation, Technical University of Munich

Experience

1983-1984 Teaching Assistant, Anatomical Institute, University of Essen
1989 M.D. (Dr. med.), University of Münster
1989-1997 Resident in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich
1991-1992 Research Fellowship, Orthopedic Clinic, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
1997 Senior Physician at the Clinic for Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics at the Klinikum rechts der Isar of the Technical University of Munich
1998-1999 Second Research Fellowship, Orthopedic Clinic, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
1999 Head of the scientific board of the Clinic of Orthopaedics and Traumatology / TUM
2007 Private lecturer for Orthopedics, Technical University of Munich

Awards & Memberships

1991-1992 Research Fellowship in the Department of Surgery at Duke University/Durham, NC, USA (Director: Prof. Dr. G. Sabiston; Lab Director: Anthony Seaber)
1998-1999 Research Fellowship in the Department of Orthopaedics at Duke University / Durham, NC, USA (Director: Prof. Dr. J. Urbaniak; Lab Director: Farsh Guilak, PhD)
2000 Göran Selvik Award of the “European Orthopedic Research Society”, Wiesbaden for Burgkart R, Glaser C, Hyhlik-Durr A, Englmeier KH, Reiser M, Eckstein F: “Magnetic resonance imaging-based assessment of cartilage loss in severe osteoarthritis: accuracy, precision, and diagnostic value”
Prize winner of the BMBF ideas competition “Virtual and Augmented Reality”, Bonn 2000 for Riener R., Burgkart R.: “Multimodal VR training simulator for orthopedics”
2003 ISPO Academic Challenge Award, Munich for the product idea: “Activated phantom limbs for the representation of body movements”
2003 Poster Prize of the “German Society for Biomechanics”, Munich for Obst T., R. Riener, E. Ruckhäberle and R. Burgkart: “Biomechanical aspects in the design of a birth simulator”
2003 Award winner for the “Demonstration of exemplary cooperation between a medium-sized craft business and university institutions” at the “Day of Crafts 2003”, Residenz/Munich for the project “Training Simulator for Orthopaedics – The Munich Knee Simulator”
2003 Special Prize for Innovation in Technology Application from the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport and Technology, Erlangen for the project “Interactive Simulators for Medicine”
2004 "The Best of the Best" Award of the Bavarian Society for Obstetrics and Gynaecology (BGGF), Schweinfurt, for E. Ruckhäberle, T. Obst, R. Riener, KTM Schneider, R. Burgkart: "Novel multimodal and interactive birth simulator"
2007 Dr. Hans L. Geisenhofer Foundation – Award for “Conception and Development of High-Tech Training Simulators for Obstetrics”
2008 Prize winner at the TUM bionics competition for the project “Hard-soft transitions in biology and technology” using the example of tendon-bone transition
2008 Best Paper Award at the Visual Computing for Biomedicine conference for C. Dick, J. Georgii, R. Burgkart, R. Westermann: “Computational Steering for Patient-Specific Implant Planning in Orthopedics”,
2010 Karl-Heinz-Höhne 1st Prize MedVis-Award for C. Dick, R. Burgkart, R. Westermann: “Innovative Visualizing of Implant Planning in Orthopedics”,
2010 Award “Best Teaching” from TUM Medicine for the successful initiation and establishment of the regular, interdisciplinary event series “Exam Coaching” for medical students as systematic preparation for the 2nd State Examination
2011 EU Robotics Technology Transfer Award – 2nd place: Västeras/Sweden for R. Riener, M. Kurland, R. Burgkart: “SIMone: Robotic Birth Training Simulator”
Member of the German Society for Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery (DGOOC)
Member of the International Society of Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS), founding member
Member of the German Society for Computer and Robot-Assisted Surgery (CURAC), founding member
Member of the German Society for Biomechanics, founding member
Member of the German Society for Basic Research, founding member
Member of the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM)
Honorary member of the Pietmond Society for Orthopaedic Surgery, North Carolina/USA
Board member of the DFG-funded (Excellence Initiative) TUM International Graduate School of Science and Engineering (IGSSE) for the integration of natural sciences with engineering
2005 Founding member and active member of the orthopedic network for regenerative medicine
2006 Founding member and active member of the orthopaedic network for musculoskeletal biomechanics
2007 member of the German DIN standards committee DIN NA 027-02-15 AA "Endoprosthetics and Osteosynthesis"