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Dr. Ali Saclier is a specialist in orthopedics and trauma surgery based in Salzburg. After working as a senior physician in orthopedics and sports medicine at various clinics, he established his own practice in Salzburg in 2017 as an orthopedic and trauma specialist. In addition to his extensive medical expertise, Dr. Saclier holds additional qualifications in therapeutic massage, acupuncture, and lymphatic drainage.
Dr. Stangl is a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology as well as a specialist in trauma surgery. The focus of his extensive experience as a specialist lies in the treatment areas of knee traumatology and orthopedics, sports, and pediatric traumatology.
Dr. Stangl focuses on conservative orthopedics: with joint-preserving therapies and complementary methods of manual medicine, he strives to preserve your joint for as long as possible. As part of his clinic work, he also performs surgical procedures when necessary.
Dr. Perner is a specialist in trauma surgery with a focus on conservative orthopedics and regenerative methods for preserving joint function. His additional areas of expertise include tendon pathologies and muscle injuries.
In addition to his role as a practicing trauma surgeon, Dr. Perner is also a general practitioner and holds diplomas in sports medicine and manual medicine. He has further training in the Fascial Distortion Model according to Typaldos and is a certified triathlon instructor.
Specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology and Trauma Surgery.
The focus of Dr. Weninger’s research over many years has been injuries of the knee joint and wear-related diseases of the cartilage.
Weninger, P. (2023). How to Avoid knee Arthroplasty in Patients with Grade IV Osteoarthritis – Combination of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Radiofrequency Ablation. A Case Series of 30 Consecutive Patients with 12-Months Follow-up. Ortho & Rheum, 22(3)
Weninger, P. (2023). Joint Preservation in Patients with Grade-IV Osteo-Arthritis of The Knee – 12-Months Results after A Multimodal Approach Using Radiofrequency Ablation and Platelet-Rich-Plasma Supercharged Stem Cell-Rich Fat Graft in 42 Consecutive Patients. J Surg 8: 1914
Weninger, P. et al. (2023). Arthroscopy with Lipoaspirate and Plasma Infiltration Using Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Plus Platelet-Rich Plasma: Harvesting and Injection for Arthroscopic Treatment of Cartilage Defects of the Knee. Arthroscopy Techniques, 12(12)
Weninger, P. et al. (2024). A Concept Using a Staged and Standardized Ortho biologic Therapy for Cartilage Degeneration and Associated Inflammation of the Knee – The Avancell Joint Repair - Algorithm. Ortho & Rheum Open Access J, 22(5)
Weninger, P. et al. (2023). Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Improves Outcomes after Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Hamstring Tendons. J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(10)
Hirtler, L. et al. (2015). Acute and chronic menisco-capsular separation in the young athlete: diagnosis, treatment and results in thirty seven consecutive patients. Int Orthop., 39(5)
Weninger P. et al. (2023). Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using a Fascia Lata Graft With Fiber Tape Augmentation. Arthroscopy Techniques, 12(1)
Dr. Kraiger supports Avancell patients from the initial medical consultation through to assisting the specialist doctors on site. As a trained physician and biomedical engineer, he serves as a bridge between patient care and innovations with our medical technology partners. As a member of the Avancell management team, Dr. Kraiger also leads and coordinates the Avancell joint locations.
As a specialist in orthopedics and traumatology, Dr. Elshamly specializes in the effective conservative treatment of orthopedic problems. His focus lies in the treatment of chronic back pain and disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine using minimally invasive techniques that impose minimal strain and offer significant advantages over conventional surgeries.
In addition to his specialist training, Dr. Elshamly deepened his expertise in the field of regenerative medicine through his doctoral studies on "Bones and Joint Regeneration". In 2020, he was awarded the Science Prize by the Austrian Society for Spinal Surgery. Dr. Elshamly also holds a diploma in Manual Medicine from the Austrian Medical Chamber.
PhD in Human Biology from the University Clinic of LMU Munich and Diploma in Psychology from LMU Munich.
Dr. Reich has 15 years of experience in strategy consulting with a focus on future technologies, including the healthcare sector.
Weninger, P. et al. (2024). A Concept Using a Staged and Standardized Ortho biologic Therapy for Cartilage Degeneration and Associated Inflammation of the Knee – The Avancell Joint Repair - Algorithm. Ortho & Rheum Open Access J, 22(5)
Weninger, P. et al. (2024). Adipose Derived-Stem Cells and their Cell-Free Supernatant Combined with a Nanofiber Scaffold for Skin Rejuvenation: The Avancell Stem Cell SecretomeTM - A Technical Note. JOJ Dermatol & Cosmet, 5(5)
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Reich, A. et al. (2021). Building workforce skills at scale to thrive during - and after - the Covid-19 crisis. McKinsey Quarterly, April 2021
PhD in Cell Biology from ETH Zürich. Studied Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Vienna, Austria.
Dr. Özcelik is an entrepreneur and former business consultant in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors.
Weninger, P. et al. (2024). A Concept Using a Staged and Standardized Ortho biologic Therapy for Cartilage Degeneration and Associated Inflammation of the Knee – The Avancell Joint Repair - Algorithm. Ortho & Rheum Open Access J, 22(5)
Weninger, P. et al. (2024). Adipose Derived-Stem Cells and their Cell-Free Supernatant Combined with a Nanofiber Scaffold for Skin Rejuvenation: The Avancell Stem Cell SecretomeTM - A Technical Note. JOJ Dermatol & Cosmet, 5(5)
Jacob, C. et al. (2011). HDAC1 and HDAC2 control the transcriptional program of myelination and the survival of Schwann cells. Nat Neurosci., 14(4)
Cotter, L. et al. (2010). Dlg1-PTEN interaction regulates myelin thickness to prevent damaging peripheral nerve overmyelination. Science, 328(5984)
Stendel, C. et al. (2010). SH3TC2, a protein mutant in Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy, links peripheral nerve myelination to endosomal recycling. Brain, 133(Pt. 8)
Specialist in Orthopedics, Traumatology and Trauma Surgery.
The focus of Dr. Weninger’s research over many years has been injuries of the knee joint and wear-related diseases of the cartilage.
Dr. Kraiger supports Avancell patients from the initial medical consultation through to assisting the specialist doctors on site. As a trained physician and biomedical engineer, he serves as a bridge between patient care and innovations with our medical technology partners. As a member of the Avancell management team, Dr. Kraiger also leads and coordinates the Avancell joint locations.
