Ann Kristin Hansen

Ann Kristin Hansen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedics at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where she teaches orthopedics to 2nd and 6th year medical students. She serves as Head of sub-topic 2.3 Medical history and clinical examination and is an active member of the Orthopedics research group. Based in Tromsø, Dr. Hansen maintains a robust research profile with publications spanning from 2009 to 2025.

Her research focuses on several key areas:

• Fracture prevention and management through the NoFRACT (Norwegian capture the fracture initiative)
• Osteoporosis assessment and management
• Cartilage repair techniques including autologous chondrocyte implantation
• Bone microarchitecture and biomechanics
• Fracture risk assessment across diverse populations

Dr. Hansen's publication record demonstrates expertise in clinical orthopedic research with numerous high-impact papers in journals like Osteoporosis International, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, and Bone. Her recent work examines fracture liaison services, validation of fracture diagnoses, and comparative studies of cartilage repair techniques. She frequently collaborates with researchers including Camilla Andreasen, Cecilie Dahl, Frede Frihagen, Tove Tveitan Borgen, and Jan-Erik Gjertsen on large cohort studies and clinical trials.

Her methodological approaches include registry-based research, randomized controlled trials, and twin studies to investigate causal relationships in bone health. Dr. Hansen maintains academic profiles through ORCID (0000-0003-2162-2864), ResearchGate, and Cristin, indicating her engagement with the broader research community.