Ane Simony

Ane Simony is a Clinical Lecturer and Research Manager at the Department of Regional Health Research, affiliated with Lillebælt Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark. Her work bridges clinical orthopedic research with patient-centered care, focusing on shared decision-making and outcomes in musculoskeletal disorders.

• Education:
  • PhD (2015) - 25-year follow-up after treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
  • MD (2008) - University of Southern Denmark

Research Interests include orthopedic surgery, shared decision-making in trauma care, wound healing post-osteosynthesis, and pain management in spinal deformities. Her recent work integrates qualitative research to understand patient experiences in distal radius fractures and amputation decisions.

Notable Awards

• EPOS Best Presentation Award (2018)
• Max Aebi Award for Best Clinical Science (2016)
• Stig Wilner Memorial Prize (2015)
• Best EUROSPINE Podium Presentation (2015)
• Sosort Award (2014)

Collaborative Efforts span multidisciplinary projects like Implementering af fælles beslutningstagen (2025–2028) and Beslutningsstøtte ved ben-amputationer (2023–2024), addressing facilitators/barriers in shared decision-making for limb amputations.