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Prof. Dr. med. Rainer H. Meffert
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Rainer H. Meffert

orthopedic, traumatology, hand, plastic and reconstructive surgery
orthopedic, traumatology, hand, plastic and reconstructive surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
94%34 years9.8/10$$$393No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Wurzburg
Health facility
University Hospital Wurzburg
Medical unit
Department of traumatology, hand, plastic and reconstructive surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Rainer H. Meffert is an experienced orthopedic and traumatology specialist with 33 years of experience. He has an extensive educational background, studying human medicine in various prestigious institutions across the world. With a focus on hand, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, Prof. Dr. Meffert has made significant contributions to the field through his 390 scientific publications. Working at the University Hospital Wurzburg in Germany, Prof. Dr. Meffert is a respected member of the Department of traumatology, hand, plastic, and reconstructive surgery. Known for his expertise in sports injuries, particularly isolated meniscal lesions, he is dedicated to providing exceptional surgical management for patients. His research on scapula fracture classifications and the surgical management of traumatic elbow displacement with disruption of the brachial artery demonstrates his unique treatment approaches. Prof. Dr. Meffert's extensive experience, specialized focus, and numerous scientific publications highlight his commitment to delivering high-quality care and advancing the field of orthopedics. Patients can trust in his expertise and innovative approaches to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Skills & Expertise

fractures
surgery
implants
bone
tendon
trauma
reconstruction
tissue
flap
hand
defects
injury
repair
joint
tendon repair
tibial
spine
reconstructive surgery
osteosynthesis
tendon surgery
lumbar spine
lower extremity
elbow
tissue regeneration
lumbar
flexor tendon repair
infection
thumb
traumatology
pain
shoulder
limb reconstruction
proximal fractures
tibial head
iliac crest
scapula fracture
brachial artery
bone grafts
screw fixation
trauma surgery
plastic surgery
orthopedic surgery
hand reconstructive surgery

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine in Münster, Westphalia, Basel, London, Sheffield and at the University of Iowa, USA
Experience
  • 1990-1991 Junior house officer, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • 1991-1992 Medical Doctor, Accident Hospital Hamburg, Germany
  • 1992-1998 Medical Doctor, Ruhr-University, Bochum
  • 1998-1999 PostDoc position, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, United States
  • 1998-1999 Distraction Osteogenesis, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • 2004-2010 Clinic for accident, hand, and reconstructive surgery, University Hospital Munster, Germany
  • 2004-2011 Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Muenster, Germany
  • 2007-2012 University of Wurzburg, Germany
Awards & Memberships
  • Sports injuries can lead to isolated meniscal lesions
  • Surgical management of a traumatic elbow displacement with disruption of the brachial artery
  • Interobserver reliability of scapula fracture classifications in intra- and extra-articular injury patterns

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

"Mother and baby plate": a strategy to improve stability in proximal fractures of the ulna.

17 July, 2023

Gantry-Free High-Resolution Cone-Beam CT: Efficacy for Distal Radius and Scaphoid Fracture Detection and Characterization.

July, 2023

Impact of a Femoral Fracture on Outcome after Traumatic Brain Injury-A Matched-Pair Analysis of the TraumaRegister DGU®.

31 May, 2023

Location

Josef-Schneider-Straße, 2, 97080 Wurzburg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Rainer H. Meffert?

The primary specialization of the doctor is orthopedic, traumatology, hand, plastic and reconstructive surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Rainer H. Meffert has been practicing for more than 34 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Rainer H. Meffert expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in fractures, surgery, implants, bone, tendon.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Rainer H. Meffert doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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