[FG] Viehweger Heide Elke

Neuroorthopaedics is a field where orthopaedic surgical, medical therapeutic, engineering and computer science disciplines contribute their different areas of expertise. Together, we develop innovations for patient care and clinical research into musculoskeletal disorders. The fusion of clinical and biomechanical knowledge enables us to break new ground, from the integration of neuromotor control mechanisms, 3D reconstruction of muscle structure and functional analysis to patient care. 

The care of neuro-orthopaedic patients from infancy to old age can only be successful with the active participation of patients. For over 20 years, we have been integrating patient surveys, patient-reported outcome measures, into our research for multifactorial outcome evaluation based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), combined with the latest digital techniques, personalised musculoskeletal modelling and simulation of everyday situations in virtual reality. 

For the past twenty years, it has been the objective of Prof. Viehweger to introduce a practice patient-centered approach in my daily clinical and research practice. With her extensive experience in the field of patient-reported outcome, she is considered an expert and a welcomed guest at numerous conferences, holding courses, and having institutional responsibilities in this field, besides her surgical specialty.