In a recent interview, Prof. Dr. Boris Holzapfel, Director of the Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at LMU Klinikum Munich, shared insights into his daily clinical work, current research activities, and his long-standing collaboration with mediCAD.

Advancing Clinical Workflows Through Research

A key topic of the discussion was a joint study conducted by LMU Klinikum and mediCAD. The project investigates how complex CT-based measurements can be performed more efficiently and reproducibly while reducing the time required from surgeons in routine clinical practice.

The goal is to simplify demanding measurement processes and make them easier to integrate into everyday workflows without compromising accuracy. By combining clinical expertise with digital innovation, the study aims to contribute to more standardized and practical planning approaches for orthopedic procedures.

The Evolution of Digital Planning

Drawing on many years of experience in orthopedic surgery, Prof. Holzapfel reflected on how digital planning has evolved over time. What once began with manual measurements and tracing paper has steadily progressed into highly sophisticated software-supported planning.

Today, modern solutions such as the latest version of mediCAD® incorporate advanced digital technologies and AI-supported features that help surgeons work more efficiently while maintaining a high level of precision.

A Strong and Valued Partnership

Having worked with mediCAD® for many years, Prof. Holzapfel brings valuable clinical expertise and practical perspective to product development and scientific collaboration. The continuous exchange between clinicians and software developers plays an important role in ensuring that technological innovations address real-world clinical needs.

We sincerely appreciate the long-standing partnership with Prof. Holzapfel and the team at LMU Klinikum and look forward to continuing our collaboration in advancing digital orthopedic planning.

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