Dr. Knut Beitzel
Address: Aachener Straße 1021 B, Koeln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, 50858, Germany
Gender: Male
About the Doctor / Professional
For Professor Dr. med. Knut Beitzel includes shoulder surgery in addition to the precise application of advanced surgical procedures, a profound understanding of the individual characteristics of the shoulder joint. This is because an operation is only necessary if there is structural damage in the shoulder area. His goal is to only perform operations if they are strictly indicated and have a clear prospect of success.
Should an operation be necessary, he performs all minimally invasive interventions using keyhole technology (arthroscopy) to stabilize the joint or to reconstruct torn tendons. In the case of advanced joint damage, he uses all forms of artificial joint replacement (endoprostheses). The respective procedure is individually tailored to our patients and used safely.
Degree: Human Medicine at the University of Bonn 2005
Residency: Spitalzentrum Oberwallis, Visp, Switzerland
- 2006 Further Education Assistant, Department of Traumatology, Spitalzentrum Oberwallis, Visp, Switzerland (Dr. med. Mauro Arigoni)
- 2006 - 2007 Further education assistant, cooperation center between the Medicalpark Klinik St. Hubertus, Bad Wiessee and the Department of Sports Orthopedics of the Technical University of Munich (Dr. med. Hubert Hörterer & Prof. Dr. Andreas B. Imhoff)
- 2007 - 2010 Further Education Assistant, Department of Sports Orthopedics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (Prof. Dr. Andreas B. Imhoff)
- 2010 - 2011 Research Fellow Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, USA (Prof. Dr. Robert A. Arciero & Prof. Dr. Augustus D. Mazzocca
- 2011 - 2014 Training Assistant, Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery of BG Trauma Clinic Murnau (Prof. Dr. Volker Bühren)
- 2014 - 2015 Functional Senior Physician, Department of Sports Orthopedics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (Prof. Dr. Andreas B. Imhoff)
- 2015 - 2017 Senior Physician, Department of Sports Orthopedics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich (Prof. Dr. Andreas B. Imhoff)
- 2017 - 2018 Chief Senior Physician, Department of Sports Orthopedics, Klinikum rechts der Isar of the Technical University of Munich (Prof. Dr. Andreas B. Imhoff)
- 2018 - Head of Shoulder Surgery, ATOS Orthoparc Clinic, Cologne & Research Associate (part time) Department of Sports Orthopedics, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München
- SPORLASTIC Poster Award 2017, German Olympic Congress, Hamburg Ultramarathon results in temporary meniscus extrusion exceeding the current pathological limits.Diermeier T. (Munich), Beitzel K., Bachmann L., Esefeld K., Wörtler K., Imhoff A., Achtnich A.
- Alwin Jäger Prize 2017, AGA Congress, September 2017 "Angulation of the osteotomy in distal femur torsion correction leads to unintended changes of axis" FB Imhoff, K. Beitzel, RA Arciero, AB Imhoff, AD Mazzocca et al.
- Young Investigator Award, GOTS Congress, June 2017"The integrity of the acromioclavicular capsule ensures physiologic centration of the acromioclavicular joint and rotational loading."F. Dyrna, FB Imhoff, K. Beitzel, AB Imhoff, AD Mazzocca et al.
- 30th AGA Congress (09/2013), Wiesbaden "AGA-Medi-Award": Structural and Biomechanical Changes in Junior Javelin Throwers - A Multimodal Evaluation as a Proof of Concept for a Preventive Exercise Protocol.Beitzel K .;Julia F. Zandt;S. Buchmann;AI.Beitzel;A Schwirtz, AB.Imhoff, PU.Brucker
- 29th AGA Congress (09/2012), Zurich, Switzerland "1.Award for best poster from practice ": Trochlear plastic combined with MPFL reconstruction for high-grade patellofemoral instability - a prospective 2-year minimum follow-up study.Banke I., Kohn L., Meidinger G., Otto A., Beitzel K., Imhoff A., Schöttle P.
- 14th ESSKA Congress (06/2010), Oslo, Norway "Best Poster Award (Degenerative Knee)": Slope, patellar height and tibital torsion in valgus HTO - results of a prospective study.Beitzel K., Kirchhoff C., Paul J., Sauerschnig M., Imhoff A., Hinterwimmer S.
- Single cut distal femoral osteotomy for correction of femoral torsion and valgus malformity in patellofemoral malalignment - proof of application of new trigonometrical calculations and 3D-printed cutting guides.
- Relationship Between Deltoid and Rotator Cuff Muscles During Dynamic Shoulder Abduction: A Biomechanical Study of Rotator Cuff Tear Progression.
- The Integrity of the Acromioclavicular Capsule Ensures Physiological Centering of the Acromioclavicular Joint
- Under Rotational Loading.
- “How to avoid unintended valgus alignment in distal femoral derotational osteotomy for treatment of femoral
- torsional malalignment - A concept study.
- Risk of fracture of the acromion depends on size and orientation of acromial bone tunnels when performing acromioclavicular reconstruction.
- Postural control in elite decathlon athletes: are various modes of dynamic assessment needed?
- [Flexion and extension osteotomy of the knee]
- “Acromion morphology and bone mineral density distribution suggest favorable fixation points for anatomic acromioclavicular reconstruction.
- Biomechanical Analysis of Intra-articular Pressure After Coracoclavicular Reconstruction.
- Open-wedge-Glenoidosteotomie als Therapie bei posteriorer Schulterinstabilität aufgrund vermehrter Glenoidretroversion.
- Extracellular Matrix of Current Biological Scaffolds Promotes the Differentiation Potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells.
- Analysis of the effects of high tibial osteotomy on tibial rotation.
- Rotational and Translational Stability of Different Methods for Direct Acromioclavicular Ligament Repair in Anatomic Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction
- Structural and biomechanical changes in shoulders of junior javelin throwers: a comprehensive evaluation as a proof of concept for a preventive exercise protocol
- Properties of biologic scaffolds and their response to mesenchymal stem cells.
- In vivo evaluation of the kinematics of the long head of the biceps tendon within the pulley: A 3 T MRI motion analysis.
- The Effect of Ketorolac Tromethamine, Methylprednisolone, and Platelet-Rich Plasma on Human Chondrocyte and Tenocyte Viability
- Biomechanical Properties of Double- and Single-Row Suture Anchor Repair for Surgical Treatment of Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy.
- Histomorphologic Changes of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon in Common Shoulder Pathologies.
- Comparison of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (Osteoprogenitors) Harvested From Proximal Humerus and Distal Femur During Arthroscopic Surgery.
- Premature cystic lesions in shoulders of elite junior javelin and volleyball athletes: a comparative evaluation using 3.0 Tesla MRI.
- The positive effects of different platelet-rich plasma methods on human muscle, bone, and tendon cells.
- Prospective clinical and radiological two-year results after patellofemoral arthroplasty using an implant with an asymmetric trochlea design.
- Stability of double-row rotator cuff repair is not adversely affected by scaffold interposition between tendon and bone.
- Platelet-rich plasma differs according to preparation method and human variability.
- Biomechanical evaluation of classic solid and novel all-soft suture anchors for glenoid labral repair.
- Rapid isolation of human stem cells (connective progenitor cells) from the distal femur during arthroscopic knee surgery.
- Biomechanical properties of repairs for dislocated AC joints using suture button systems with integrated tendon augmentation.
- Sequential resection of the distal clavicle and its effects on horizontal acromioclavicular joint translation.
- Biomechanical comparison of arthroscopic repairs for acromioclavicular joint instability: suture button systems without biological augmentation.
- Higher Critical Shoulder Angle and Acromion Index Are Associated With Increased Retear Risk After Isolated Supraspinatus Tendon Repair at Short-Term Follow Up.
- Clinical Outcomes, Tendon Integrity, and Shoulder Strength After Revision Rotator Cuff Reconstruction: A Minimum 2 Years' Follow-up
- Septic Arthritis After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: How Important Is Graft Salvage?
- Derotational Osteotomy of the Distal Femur for the Treatment of Patellofemoral Instability Simultaneously Leads to the Correction of Frontal Alignment: A Laboratory Cadaveric Study.
- Knee arthrodesis versus above-the-knee amputation after septic failure of revision total knee arthroplasty: Comparison of functional outcome and complication rates.
- Open subpectoral biceps tenodesis in patients over 65 does not result in an increased rate of complications.
- Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Enhanced by Platelet-Rich Plasma Maintain Adhesion to Scaffolds in Arthroscopic Simulation.
- No correlation between radiolucency and biomechanical stability of keeled and pegged glenoid components.
- Five-Year Outcomes After Treatment for Acute Instability of the Tibiofibular Syndesmosis Using a SutureButton Fixation System.
- Lateral clavicle fracture with coracoclavicular ligament injury: a biomechanical study of 4 different repair techniques.
- The Influence of Trocar Fenestration and Volume on Connective Tissue Progenitor Cells (Stem Cells) in Arthroscopic Bone Marrow Aspiration From the Proximal Humerus.
- Fibrin Scaffold as a Carrier for Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Growth Factors in Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair.
- Return-to-activity after anatomical reconstruction of acute high-grade acromioclavicular separation.
- Die operative Therapie des anterosuperioren Schulterimpingements.
- Die Mini-open-Latarjet-Technik als Therapie bei rezidivierender vorderer Instabilität des Schultergelenks.
- Arthroskopische Refixation einer akuten proximalen vorderen Kreuzbandruptur mittels knotenlosem Fadenanker.
- A Biomechanical Analysis of Different Clavicular Tunnel Diameters in Anatomic Acromioclavicular Ligament Reconstruction
- Hill-Sachs Off-track Lesions as Risk Factor for Recurrence of Instability After Arthroscopic Bankart Repair
- Fibrin Scaffold as a Carrier for Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Growth Factors in Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair
- A matched-pair comparison of inlay and onlay trochlear designs for patellofemoral arthroplasty: no differences in clinical outcome but less progression of osteoarthritis with inlay designs.
- Growth factor release by vesicular phospholipid gels: In-vitro results and application for rotator cuff repair in a rat model.
- Long-term effects on subscapularis integrity and function following arthroscopic shoulder stabilization with a low anteroinferior (5:30 o’clock) portal.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Increases Anti-inflammatory Markers in a Human Coculture Model for Osteoarthritis.
- Effects of Repetitive Platelet-rich Plasma Application on Human Tenocyte Proliferation.
- Combined trochleoplasty and MPFL reconstruction for treatment of chronic patellofemoral instability: a prospective minimum 2-year follow-up study.
- Isolated and Combined Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Revision Surgery for Patellofemoral Instability: A Prospective Study.
- An In Vitro Evaluation of the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma, Ketorolac, and Methylprednisolone.
- Graft Fixation Is Highest With Anatomic Tunnel Positioning in Acromioclavicular Reconstruction.
- Refixation of the supraspinatus tendon in a rat model-influence of continuous growth factor application on tendon structure.
- Biomechanical performance of subpectoral biceps tenodesis: a comparison of interference screw fixation, cortical button fixation, and interference screw diameter.
- Corticosteroids and local anesthetics decrease positive effects of platelet-rich plasma: an in vitro study on human tendon cells.
- Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells obtained during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery show potential for tendon cell differentiation after treatment with insulin.
- In vitro changes in human tenocyte cultures obtained from proximal biceps tendon: multiple passages result in changes in routine cell markers.
- Rotator cuff changes in a full thickness tear rat model: verification of the optimal time interval until reconstruction for comparison to the healing process of chronic lesions in humans.
- Control of posterior tibial slope and patellar height in open-wedge valgus high tibial osteotomy.
- Clinical and structural evaluation of arthroscopic double-row suture-bridge rotator cuff repair: early results of a novel technique.
- [Shoulder pain in athletes - 5 steps from diagnosis to successful treatment].
- Athlete's Shoulder: 5 Keys for Successful Treatment.
- Rehabilitation nach Rotatorenmanschettenrekonstruktion
- Return to sports“ nach Schulterstabilisation.
- Rotator cuff healing: Biological fundamentals as the basis for postoperative rehabilitation.
- Arthroscopically Assisted Treatment of Acute Dislocations of the Acromioclavicular Joint.
- Operative and Nonoperative Treatment of Acromioclavicular Dislocation: A Critical Analysis Review.
- Open Subpectoral Tenodesis of the Proximal Biceps
- Coated Sutures.
- Comments on Complications After Arthroscopic Coracoclavicular Reconstruction Using a Single Adjustable Loop Length Suspensory Fixation Device.
- The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparations in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- A systematic review of the future Role of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Management of Shoulder Disorders
- Current Concepts in the Treatment of Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocations
- Author's Reply.
- Grundlagen biologischer Augmentationstechniken
- Clinical Anatomy, Biomechanics, Physiologic Function, history, examination and radiographic evaluation of the Biceps
- Möglichkeiten der biologischen Augmentation von RM-Rekonstruktionen
- Werferschulter
- Diagnostik und Therapie von Pathologien am Skapulothorakalgelenk.
- A young female medical student with a locked knee joint (Correlation MRI with surgical procedure)
- Persisting shoulder pain after falling from a bicycle (Correlation MRI with surgical procedure)
- Posterior shoulder dislocation: systematic review and treatment algorithm.
- [May eccentric training be effective in the conservative treatment of chronic supraspinatus tendinopathies? A review of the current literature].
- Das schmerzhafte Patellofemoralgelenk
- An update on the surgical management of acromioclavicular joint injuries
- Update on platelet-rich plasma
- [Double-bundle technique—anatomic reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament].
- Dislocation of the Patella in Children
- Post-traumatic Shoulder Stiffness. Shoulder Stiffness
- Disorders of the Rotator Interval: Coracohumeral Ligament and Biceps Tendon
- Accelerated Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries in Athletes.
- Rehabilitation in der Orthopädischen Chirurgie
- Kapitel: Knie
- Copenhagen Consensus on Acromio-Clavicular Disorders
- Rehabilitation after cartilage repair surgery (Part II Practical Issues)
- Arthroscopic Treatment of Biceps Tendon Injuries: International Perspective
- Posterosuperior and anterosuperior impingement in overhead athletes
- Practical issues on the rehabilitation of patients with cartilage injuries
- Operative treatment of injuries of the acromioclavicular joint
- Treatment of the Proximal Biceps Tendon--Arthroscopic and Open
- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation for the Athlete: AC joint
- Anatomic Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction
- Shoulder Dislocations (Acromioclavicular and Sternoclavicular)
- Operative treatment of AC joint injuries
- ORIF Acute Glenoid Fracture & Arthroscopic Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction-Open
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Elbow Replacement
- Elbow Surgery
- Fracture Treatment
- Frozen Shoulder Treatment
- Knee Cartilage Surgery
- Knock Knees Treatment
- Orthopedics Consultation
- Revision Joint Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Surgery
- Tendon Repair
- Trauma Management
- ASES - American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (Corresponding Member)
- ISAKOS - International Society of Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine (Member Shoulder Committee)
- ESSKA - European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (Secretary European Shoulder Associates)
- AGA - Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery (Deputy Chair Shoulder Committee Arthrosis)
- DVSE - German Society for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (Deputy Chair Reha Committee)
- GOTS - Society for Orthopedic - Traumatological Sports Medicine
- DGSP - German Society for Sports Medicine and Prevention
- Electronical Editorial Board American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM)
- Editorial Board Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM),
- Editorial Board Techniques in Orthopedics
- Scientific Advisory Board OBEX (DVSE)
- Associate Editor BMC Journal Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Review Board of the Journals AJSM, KSSTA, JSES