Reinier Feitz

Reinier Feitz, MD, PhD, is a researcher in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery at Erasmus MC. His work is centered on clinical and patient-reported outcomes in hand and wrist surgery, with a focus on ligament reconstructions, osteoarthritis, and surgical techniques.

• Institution: Erasmus MC
• Department: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery
• Role: Physician Scientist

Dr. Feitz's research interests include hand function, thumb and wrist instability, patient-reported outcome measures, and surgical innovations such as the 3-ligament tenodesis and figure-of-eight ligament reconstruction. His work emphasizes both clinical effectiveness and patient-centered evaluation.

The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on orthopedic and reconstructive hand surgery, particularly in evaluating surgical techniques and validating clinical assessment tools. Topics include tendon grafts, ligament repairs, osteoarthritis, and digital health applications like smartphone goniometry. The research combines biomechanical analysis, cohort studies, and patient-reported metrics to advance evidence-based practice.

Dr. Feitz is an active member of the Hand-Wrist Study Group, contributing to collaborative research on wrist and hand conditions. While no individual awards or students are listed, his frequent co-authorship on high-impact studies indicates a strong research presence and team-based approach.

He has not been noted to receive specific scientific awards in the provided text. However, his research has attracted attention, with mentions in news and social media (X), and readership on Mendeley.

Dr. Feitz advises on or collaborates with multiple research projects, particularly within the Hand-Wrist Study Group. His work is supported by academic collaboration rather than explicitly mentioned grants. He contributes to both clinical studies and methodological advancements in outcome measurement.

The research is conducted within a multidisciplinary team environment, primarily the Hand-Wrist Study Group, which focuses on improving surgical outcomes and patient assessment in hand and wrist disorders. This team engages in both technical innovation and psychometric validation of clinical tools.