Franziska Heider

Dr. Franziska Heider is a Senior Clinical Professor and researcher at the Spine Research Institute of Schön Kliniken. Her work focuses on spinal surgery innovations, including hybrid surgical techniques, disc replacement, and advanced materials like 3D-printed titanium cages. She has published extensively on topics such as lumbar spinal stenosis, cervical myelopathy, and outcomes of fusion/non-fusion procedures. Her research integrates clinical, radiological, and biomechanical outcomes to improve patient safety and spinal health.

Her research interests span orthopedics, neurology, and surgical techniques, with a particular emphasis on minimizing complications such as heterotopic ossification. She collaborates with institutions like the Spine Research Institute to advance spinal care through evidence-based practices. No formal academic awards or grants are explicitly listed, though her contributions to peer-reviewed journals highlight her active role in clinical research.