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Dr. Burkhard Lehner

Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, Orthopaedic Oncosurgeon

Dr. Burkhard Lehner

Head of Department

36+ years of experience

DM
University Hospital Heidelberg - Germany

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Burkhard Lehner Specializes In

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    Bone Cancer Chondrosarcoma Ewing Sarcoma Osteosarcoma Sarcoma Soft Tissue Sarcoma

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Burkhard Lehner

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer)
    • Ewing Sarcoma
    • Chondrosarcoma
    • Soft Tissue Sarcomas
    • Bone Metastases
    • Giant Cell Tumours of Bone
    • Benign Bone Tumours
    • Periprosthetic Joint Infections
    • Hip and Knee Joint Disorders
    • Aggressive Fibromatosis

    Sub-specialties

    • Orthopaedic Oncology & Sarcoma Surgery: Specialist in limb-sparing tumour resection and oncological reconstruction — recognised as a leading Orthopaedic Oncosurgery specialist in Heidelberg, Germany.
    • Septic Orthopaedic Surgery: Expertise in management of complex bone and joint infections, including periprosthetic infections following joint replacement.
    • Joint Replacement & Endoprosthetics: Maximum-care endoprosthesis centre experience including primary, revision, and tumour endoprostheses — a sought-after surgeon among the best Orthopaedic Oncosurgery doctors in Germany.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Limb-Salvage Surgery for Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas
    • Tumour Endoprosthesis (Megaprosthesis) for Hip, Knee, Shoulder
    • Biological Reconstruction of Bone Defects
    • Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT) for Aggressive Fibromatosis & Soft Tissue Sarcoma
    • Minimally Invasive Treatment of Benign Bone Tumours
    • Two-Stage Revision for Periprosthetic Joint Infections
    • Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
    • Hip and Knee Replacement (Primary & Revision)
    • ACL Reconstruction & Arthroscopy
    • Spinal Surgery for Spinal Tumours

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Studies — Heidelberg University, Germany
    • Doctorate (MD / Promotion) — Surgical Clinic, Heidelberg University (under Prof. Schlag)
    • Habilitation — Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (Thesis: New methods in prophylaxis, diagnosis & therapy of periprosthetic infections)

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialist Training in General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Orthopaedics
    • Subspecialty Certification — Special Orthopaedic Surgery, Tumour Orthopaedics
    • Military Service — Medical Officer, Bad Zwischenahn Military Hospital, Germany, 1989

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Council Registration
    • Member — German Orthopaedic Society (DGOOC)
    • Member — German Society for Surgery (DGCH)
    • Member — German Society of Trauma Surgeons (DGU)
    • Member — European Hip Society
    • Member — European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS)
    • Member — Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SICOT)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Heidelberg University Hospital (Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg), Heidelberg, Germany — Head of Section, Orthopaedic Oncology and Septic Orthopaedic Surgery; Coordinator, Sarcoma Centre (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany — Acting Medical Director, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (Past)
    • Surgical University Clinic Heidelberg, Germany — Assistant Surgeon (1988)
    • Worms Municipal Hospital, Germany — Resident, Trauma Surgery (Prof. Klapp)
    • Bad Zwischenahn Military Hospital, Germany — Medical Officer, 1989

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Head — Research Division, Oncology and Clinical Epidemiology, Heidelberg University
    • Faculty member — Heidelberg University Medical Faculty
    • Author of 298+ peer-reviewed scientific publications

    Key Achievements

    • 35+ years of dedicated experience in orthopaedic oncology and trauma surgery
    • Coordinator of the Heidelberg Sarcoma Centre — one of Germany's leading reference centres
    • 298+ scientific publications including work on intraoperative radiotherapy in soft tissue sarcoma
    • Internationally recognised contributions to periprosthetic infection management
    • Maximum-care endoprosthesis centre certification

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