Ulf Knothe, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2002 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English
French
German |
Orthopaedic Surgery
Biomedical Engineering
Biographical Sketch
Ulf Knothe, MD, specializes in adult reconstruction, particularly hip and knee replacement. He joined Cleveland Clinic in 2002. His specialty interests include adult reconstructive surgery, hip and knee replacement, orthopaedic research and development of new treatments and prophylactic measures for bone diseases such as osteoporosis (bone loss) and osteonecrosis as well as reconstruction procedures associated with osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal oncology.
As an active clinician and researcher, Dr. Knothe has developed new implants and instrumentation, as well as innovative orthopaedic surgical procedures. His basic research focuses on new treatments for bone diseases, such as osteoporosis, implant loosening and fracture healing. He is investigating a treatment to prevent bone loss in space with support from NASA.
Dr. Knothe has presented his development and research work at local, national and international conferences, and he is well-published. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty and the Orthopaedic Research Society.
Professional Highlights
- Internationally trained at top U.S. and European orthopaedic centers
- Active in research and development of state of the art and cutting edge implants and surgical procedures
- Collaboration with leading biomedical research groups and translation of newly developed technologies in the United States and abroad
- Extensive experience in trauma and reconstructive orthopaedic procedures, including revision of joint replacement surgeries
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Bern Faculty of Medicine, Bern, Switzerland |
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| Internship: | Regional Hospital, General Surgery, Interlaken, Switzerland |
| Residency: | Hospital Centre Biel/Bienne, Ortho Surgery/Hand Surgery, Switzerland |
| Residency: | Inselspital University Hospital Bern, Switzerland, Ortho Surgery/Hand Surgery, Bern, Switzerland |
| Residency: | University of Bern/AO ASIF Research Institute, Implant Developement, Davos, Switzerland |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Orthopaedic Research, New York, NY |
| Other Education: | (Doctorate) University of Bern Faculty of Medicine, Bern, Switzerland |
| Other Education: | (Graduate) Gymnasium Biel/Bienne, Switzerland |
Additional Training
- Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Procedure training, 2007
- Human Subjects Research Training, Collaborative Institutional Review Board Training Initiative Human Subjects Research Training Program, 2007
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, Steps 1-3, Clinical Skills Assessment, 2000-2001
- Microsurgery training, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland, 1995
Certifications
Swiss Medical Association - Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty Interests
Hip and knee total joint replacement revisions and infections, avascular necrosis, shock wave treatment, treatment of long bone defect.
Innovations & Patents
- Preliminary patent application, “BonePrimer” Technology, February 20, 2002
- IISIS, Intraoperative In Situ Imaging System, preliminary disclosure, April 2002
- Full Utility Patent Application for “BonePrimer” technology: Composition and Method for Inducing Bone Growth and Healing, February 20, 2003
Awards & Honors
Wallace H. Coulter Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Semi-Finalist, 8/2002
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- Ohio State Medical Association
- International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty
- American Society for Cell Biology
- Swiss Medical Association
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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