Michel Meisterhans
MSc ETH Michel Meisterhans studied mechanical engineering at ETH Zurich before completing his medical studies at the University of Zurich. He completed his specialist training at Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Schaffhausen Hospital and University Hospital Balgrist. Thanks to his interdisciplinary training, he combines technical knowledge with medical expertise and is active in orthopaedic and biomechanics research.
MSc ETH Michel Meisterhans studied mechanical engineering at ETH Zurich before completing his medical studies at the University of Zurich. He completed his specialist training at Cantonal Hospital Winterthur, Schaffhausen Hospital and University Hospital Balgrist. Thanks to his interdisciplinary training, he combines technical knowledge with medical expertise and is active in orthopaedic and biomechanics research.
Specialisation
lower extremitiesbiomechanics research
Honors and awards
| 2024 | Balgrist Research Award in Orthopaedics |
Graduate
| 2021 | Dissertation human medicine, University of Zurich |
| 2013–2019 | Study of human medicine, University of Zurich (Bachelor und Master of Science) |
| 2006–2012 | Study of mechanical engineering, ETH Zurich (Bachelor und Master of Science) |
Professional career
| 2024–2025 | Consultant, Clinic for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospitals Schaffhausen |
| 2023–2024 | Resident, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur |
| 2021–2023 | Resident, Clinic for orthopaedics, University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich |
| 2019–2020 | Resident, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur |
Grants and stipends
| 2023 | EDMO Foundation (15'000 CHF) |
| 2022 | RMS Foundation (10'000 CHF) |
Memberships
AGA – Society for Arthroscopy and Joint-Surgery
Scientific projects
- Finite Element Analysis & Biomechanical Research
- Fractures of the lower extremities
- Leg axis misalignments and their correction
- Hip and knee arthroplasty
Reviewer and editorial board activities
Archive orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (AOTS)
Knee surgery
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