Jeroen Renkens

Jeroen Renkens is a Researcher at Erasmus MC in the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. His academic work focuses on pediatric orthopedics, spinal disorders, and related medical conditions, with publications spanning genetics, orthopedics, and pediatrics.

Dr. Renkens' research interests encompass multiple critical areas in orthopedic medicine:

• Pediatrics and child health
• Body composition analysis
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging applications
• Scoliosis and spinal deformities
• Adolescent health and development
• Spinal cord injury mechanisms and treatment
• Pelvis structure and function
• Prospective cohort study methodologies

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on spinal conditions in pediatric patients, with particular attention to scoliosis surgery outcomes, spinal cord injuries, and genetic connective tissue disorders. Dr. Renkens frequently employs prospective cohort study designs and advanced imaging techniques in his research, often collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Erasmus MC. His work appears in reputable journals including European Journal of Human Genetics, Journal of Clinical Medicine, and Frontiers in Pediatrics, showing consistent productivity with multiple publications in 2024 alone.

Dr. Renkens has established collaborations with researchers across various specialties, as evidenced by his co-authorship on studies spanning genetics, orthopedics, and pediatrics. His research has garnered citations and attention on academic platforms like Mendeley, with readership spanning multiple countries as indicated by his network visualization. His work on pain after scoliosis surgery and traumatic spinal injuries in children addresses critical gaps in clinical practice and patient care protocols.