Ole Rahbek

Ole Rahbek is a Clinical Professor at Aalborg University Hospital's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery under the Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on pediatric orthopedics, hip dysplasia screening, bone growth guidance, and clinical decision-support systems. He has led projects such as SHARE IT (2024-2027) to improve digital communication between families and healthcare professionals, and the MAP-Knee Trial (2022-2025) evaluating clinical tools for knee pain management.

Educations: Not explicitly listed; inferred through affiliations with Aalborg University.

Research Interests:

• Developmental hip disorders and screening techniques
• Biomechanical innovations in orthopedic surgery
• Integration of AI in infection prevention (e.g., pin-site classification)
• Digital health systems for chronic disease management

Recent Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes translational research, combining surgical advancements with digital health solutions. Over 230 publications (2025 data) reflect his contributions to both clinical and biomedical engineering domains.

Awards: Won the Klinisk Kvalitet 2023 Best Poster Award for collaborative work on neonatal hip screening.

Grants & Advising: Supervised 4 PhD students and secured funding for 7 projects, including a 2025 study on parental-professional digital communication systems. Active in clinical trials and systematic reviews (e.g., 2020 bone nailing complications analysis).

Labs/Teams: Core member of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery’s research group and collaborates with digital health teams on AI-driven solutions.