[FG] Translational Orthobiology and Biomechanical Outcome Research

Area of Research

Investigating degeneration of muscle, tendon, bone, and cartilage due to injury, malalignment, or disuse, especially in elderly and infection-prone populations.

Tissue Engineering & Regeneration:

Developing cellular grafts and bio-stimulative therapies for cartilage and bone repair in collaboration with the University of Basel. These constructs also serve as 3D models for studying cell differentiation and tissue development.

Biomechanics & Musculoskeletal Modelling:

Using motion capture, force and neuromuscular measurements, and wearable sensors to understand joint function and disease progression, and to optimize treatment strategies.

Outcome Optimization & Predictive Modelling:

·       Maintaining joint disease registries combining PROMs, CROMs, imaging, and sensor data.

·       Applying AI to predict treatment outcomes and personalize rehabilitation strategies.

Collaborations

National collaborations

·       SUVA

·       ZHAW

·       ETH Zürich

·       Schulthess Klinik

·       Swiss Orthopaedics

International collaborations

·       AO Trauma

·       AGA (Gesellschaft für Arthroskopie und Gelenkchirurgie)

·       Deutsche Arthrose-Hilfe e.V.

·       DVSE (Deutsche Vereinigung für Schulter u. Ellbogenchirurgie e.V.)