Jürgen Harms
Jürgen Harms (* 1944 in Darmstadt ) is a German spinal surgeon .
Life
Harms studied medicine from 1963 to 1968 at the University of Frankfurt and the University of Saarland in Homburg , specializing in orthopedics , and graduated as a specialist in 1974.
In 1978 he was appointed professor of orthopedics at Saarland University in Homburg. He conducted scientific research on new surgical techniques and new materials and instruments for spine and hip surgery. From 1980 to February 2011 he was the senior physician in orthopedics and spinal surgery at the Karlsbad-Langensteinbach Clinic.
Services
Jürgen Harms is an internationally renowned specialist in the field of spinal surgery. He has led more than 10,000 spine operations, making him one of the most experienced spine experts in the world. He is a pioneer of advanced surgical techniques in scoliosis surgery, tumor surgery, transoral surgery, the TLIF technique or dorsal fixation of the atlanto-axial complex, which are now practiced worldwide. His many years of successful exchange between medicine and technology led to the development of new implant systems for spinal surgery, including the Harms titanium basket named after him , which is also known as the Harms basket or Harms basket for short . Harms is a speaker at international medical congresses and supports various research projects as a consultant.
Memberships and collaboration
- Scientific collaboration with spine specialists worldwide, also as a visiting professor and visiting surgeon
- Publications on new spinal surgical techniques
- Editor of orthopedic magazines
- Honorary member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Harms, Jürgen |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German spinal surgeon |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1944 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Darmstadt |