Thomas Pfeiffer

Thomas Pfeiffer is a Junior Professor in Experimental Sports Traumatology at the Department of Human Medicine, Faculty of Health, University of Witten/Herdecke. His work focuses on biomechanical investigation of joint injuries and prevention/treatment of infections following sports trauma surgery.

• Clinical affiliation with Chair of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery at Cologne-Merheim campus
• Research spans experimental biomechanics and clinical risk factor analysis for cruciate ligament injuries

In teaching, he leads arthroscopic/endoscopic surgery training in state-of-the-art dry/wet labs using cadavers and simulators. His clinical research compares treatment procedures for sports injuries.

Current research addresses:

• Evidence-based treatment concepts for sports injuries
• Mechanisms of joint injury development
• Infection control in sports trauma surgery