Reinhard Schnettler

Professor Reinhard Schnettler serves at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery at University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, affiliated with Justus Liebig University Giessen's Faculty of Medicine. His career bridges clinical practice in trauma surgery with advanced research in bone regeneration and biomaterials development.

Dr. Schnettler's research focuses on orthopedic biomaterials, bone regeneration mechanisms, and trauma surgery innovations. His work particularly addresses challenges in systemically diseased bone conditions, with emphasis on developing metallic implant structures and biomaterials that enhance bone integration. His research spans from fundamental characterization of bone-bone marrow interfaces to clinical applications in fracture healing.

Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent focus on translational research that connects laboratory findings with clinical applications. His work demonstrates particular expertise in developing solutions for challenging bone healing scenarios, especially in patients with systemic bone diseases like osteoporosis. The research shows progression from basic material characterization to increasingly sophisticated approaches addressing specific clinical challenges in bone regeneration.

As principal investigator and project leader, Dr. Schnettler has directed significant research initiatives including TRR 79: Materials for tissue regeneration in systemically diseased bone, where he served as speaker for the transregional collaborative research center. His research program includes multiple sub-projects examining bone-bone marrow interface dynamics, osteoporotic animal models, and stimulation of fracture healing through advanced biomaterials.

His laboratory and research team operate at the intersection of clinical orthopedics and biomedical engineering, with strong emphasis on material testing for bone replacement applications. The research infrastructure supports comprehensive characterization of implant structures, biological reaction layers, and their performance in various bone disease models.