Research The basis for continuous improvement

The scientific work carried out by the Teaching, Research and Development department supports the clinic’s departments and thus helps improve patient care. Our research work is continuously providing new insights into the treatment of orthopaedic patients and reinforcing Schulthess Klinik’s international reputation as a centre of excellence.

Schulthess Klinik
Lengghalde 2
8008 Zürich
Switzerland

Teaching, Research and Development

research@kws.ch

Main research interests

Schulthess Klinik has a long-standing tradition of research. Find out about the main research interests of our Research department and doctors.

Publications

This is where you will find a list of the most important publications in peer-reviewed journals by Schulthess Klinik staff.
For further literature research, we recommend the online database PubMed, which contains an extensive range of material from a variety of authors on different medical topics.

Take part in research

Research at Schulthess Klinik is extremely committed to improving patients’ quality of life. However, it is only possible to carry out these studies with your involvement.

Partnerships

We make a difference with top-class medical services, a humane approach and innovation, along with a strong network consisting of over 60 Swiss and international cooperation partners from practice and science.

Donations

Your donations support patients and help to drive forward medical development.

Our research specialists

Vincent Stadelmann, PhD

Head of Research Group Lower Extremities

PD Dr. Anne Mannion, PhD

Scientific Consultant Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

Prof. Dr. Laurent Audigé, DVM PhD

Head of Research Group Upper Extremities and Hand Surgery

Dr. Nicola Maffiuletti Spezialist Forschung

PD Dr. Nicola A. Maffiuletti, PhD

Head of Research Group Human Performance Lab

Prof. Dr. med. Jiří Dvořák

Consultant to the board / Neurology, Spine Unit

Dave O’Riordan, BSc

Administrative Head of Research Group Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

Dr. Mario Bizzini, PhD

Research Associate Human Performance Lab

Dr. sc. ETH Renate List

Research Associate Human Performance Lab

Dr. phil. Miriam Marks, PhD

Research Associate Upper Extremities and Hand Surgery

Julia Item, MSc ETH

Department Head Research Management

Dr. Melissa Wilhelmi, PhD

Research Associate Research Management

Latest news

New Textbook for Hand Surgery

Dr. med. Stephan Schindele, our Co-Head of Hand Surgery, has published a new textbook entitled «Arthroplasty in Hand Surgery», which he co-authored with the renowned hand surgeons Dr. Grey Giddins from the UK and Dr. Philippe Bellemère from France. The book provides comprehensive descriptions of surgical procedures on the hand and finger joints using prostheses.

27. September 2021

Joint Study with ETH Zurich on Knee Movements Wins ISB Clinical Biomechanics Award

16. September 2021

Shoulder and Elbow Surgery department recognised as an SECEC/ESSSE Teaching Center

14. September 2021

Cartilage chip implantation (minced cartilage): the neat and gentle cartilage repair technique

07. September 2021