Prof. Dr. Dr. med. R. Baumgart
Head of the Centre
After graduating as an engineer in aerospace technology, Professor Baumgart had already contributed his knowledge uniquely to novel implant developments in the field of leg lengthening during his medical studies and later during his specialist training. In addition to numerous patents for surgical instruments and new areas of application for implants, he developed above all planning and surgical techniques that are now used worldwide. His training included visceral surgery, trauma surgery and special trauma surgery. He focused his expertise on novel systems for leg lengthening and was appointed associate professor at the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich in 2005. He reports on his research and treatment results at numerous international congresses. Professor Baumgart is a consultant for the companies Implantcast, Orthofix and Wittenstein intens. He is an internationally recognized expert in the field of leg lengthening with fully implantable intramedullary distraction nails.
Curriculum Vitae
Study of mechanical engineering
Focus on lightweight construction and aerospace engineering
Technical University Munich
Main diploma examination on 31.3.1981
Degree: Diplomingenieur (univ.)
Study of human medicine
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
Medical examination on 23.4.1985
Degree: License to practice medicine
Assistant
Laboratory for Biofluid Mechanics at the Munich University of Applied Sciences
Head: Prof. Dr.-Ing. D. Liepsch
Doctorate with magna cum laude
Resident
Surgical Clinic and Polyclinic, Klinikum Innenstadt
Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
Director: Prof. Dr. L. Schweiberer.
Regional title of doctor of surgery
Sub-specialty designation trauma surgery and special trauma surgery
Appointment as Senior Physician
Surgical Clinic and Polyclinic, Klinikum Innenstadt
Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich
Director: Prof. Dr. W. Mutschler, prev. Prof. Dr. L. Schweiberer
Specialization and certified to teach
Appointment as Associate Professor at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Owner and Director of the Centre for Corrective and Reconstructive Extremity Surgery Munich (ZEM-Germany)
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