Wim Tuinebreijer

Dr. Wim Tuinebreijer is a researcher in the Department of Surgery at Erasmus MC, Faculty of Medicine. His work is centered on clinical and surgical outcomes, particularly in orthopedic trauma and critical care. He contributes to major multicenter studies such as the HUMMER trial and the I-Fabulous study, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Research Interests:

• Orthopedic and trauma surgery, especially humeral shaft fractures
• Prospective cohort studies and clinical epidemiology
• Health services research and economic evaluation of surgical treatments
• Biomarker development for ICU complications
• Outcomes of metal-on-metal hip prostheses

His recent publications (2021–2023) reflect a consistent focus on evidence-based surgical care, with emphasis on functional outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and risk prediction in both orthopedic and critical care settings. The research integrates clinical data with economic and patient-reported outcomes, contributing to guidelines in trauma management.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants: There is no explicit mention of students or grant funding in the provided profile. However, his participation as a key contributor in large-scale, multicenter prospective studies (e.g., HUMMER, I-Fabulous) indicates active involvement in funded research projects and collaborative networks.

Labs and Teams: Dr. Tuinebreijer is part of the HUMMER Investigators group, focused on evaluating treatment strategies for humeral shaft fractures, and the team behind the I-Fabulous study, which investigates predictors of abdominal complications in ICU patients. These collaborative efforts involve multiple departments and institutions, highlighting his role in clinical research teams at Erasmus MC.