Prof. Dr. Reiner Gradinger
Academic Career and Research Areas
Professor Gradinger’s clinical work and research focus on the reconstruction of musculoskeletal defects caused by wear and tear, infections, or tumors. This includes tissue engineering as well as the development of endoprosthesis systems, in which biomedical engineering plays a key role. New materials have been produced in the laboratories of the Department of Orthopedics.
Professor Gradinger (born 1947) is known for his outstanding tumor resections followed by reconstruction using customized implants. In 1992, Professor Gradinger performed the world’s first surgery in which the pelvis, hip joint, femur, and knee joint were replaced.
Awards
- President of the German Society of Surgery (DGCH) (2009/2010)
- President of the German Society of Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery (DGOOC) (2005)
Key Publications
von Eisenhart-Rothe R, Gollwitzer H, Toepfer A, Pilge H, Holzapfel BM, Rechl H, Gradinger R: “[Mega cups and partial pelvic replacement]”. Orthopade. 2010 Oct; 39(10): 931-41. German. PubMed PMID: 20862576.
AbstractRechl H, Wörtler K, Weirich G, Specht K, Gradinger R: “[Soft tissue carcinoma. Epidemiology, diagnostics and therapy]”. Orthopade. 2006 Dec; 35(12): 1269-76; quiz 1277. German. PubMed PMID: 17123047.
AbstractPlötz W, Rechl H, Burgkart R, Messmer C, Schelter R, Hipp E, Gradinger R: “Limb salvage with tumor endoprostheses for malignant tumors of the knee”. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2002 Dec; (405): 207-15. PubMed PMID: 12461376.
AbstractGradinger R, Träger J, Klauser RJ: „Influence of various irrigation fluids on articular cartilage”. Arthroscopy. 1995 Jun; 11(3): 263-9. PubMed PMID: 7632300.
AbstractGradinger R, Rechl H, Hipp E: “Pelvic osteosarcoma. Resection, reconstruction, local control, and survival statistics”. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1991 Sep; (270): 149-58. PubMed PMID: 1884534.
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