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Claude Rieker, PhD

Orthopaedic
Consulting

With over 34 years of experience in orthopaedics, I am a leading provider of comprehensive services in multiple key areas.

Contact me

Claude Rieker, PhD

Orthopaedic
Consulting

With over 34 years of experience in orthopaedics, I am a leading provider of comprehensive services in multiple key areas.

Contact me

Claude Rieker, PhD

Orthopaedic
Consulting

With over 34 years of experience in orthopaedics, I am a leading provider of comprehensive services in multiple key areas.

Contact me

Claude Rieker, PhD

Orthopaedic
Consulting

With over 34 years of experience in orthopaedics, I am a leading provider of comprehensive services in multiple key areas.

Contact me
Introduction

OrthoSave LLC
Orthopaedic Consulting

 

In the world of orthopaedics, innovation is key to delivering quality care and improving patients' lives.

OrthoSave was born, an orthopaedic consultancy dedicated to providing specialist services to orthopaedic manufacturers, healthcare professionals, and researchers.

Services

Key consulting services

With over 34 years of experience in orthopaedics, I am proud to offer a comprehensive range of services covering key aspects such as medico-legal consultancy, orthopaedic system development, tribology, orthopaedically approved materials, retrieval analysis and invaluable scientific literature and registries review.

Expertise

European orthopaedic litigations

 

I am specialised in assessing patient complaints related to orthopaedic devices. I provide accurate technical advice and tailored solutions to resolve reported problems.

 

My multidisciplinary approach ensures a universal understanding of clinical challenges, combining orthopaedic knowledge with in-depth technical expertise.

Expertise

Development of orthopaedic systems

 

Innovation in orthopaedic systems is critical to improving clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients. My extensive experience is available to develop cutting-edge orthopaedic devices. From initial concept to launch, I ensure a rigorous process that meets the highest industry standards.

Expertise

Tribology (bearings)

 

Tribology is at the heart of artificial joint performance. My knowledge of all bearing surfaces (conventional, cross-linked and doped polyethylenes / ceramic-on-ceramic and metal-on-metal bearings) allows me to optimise tribology and ensure the durability and effectiveness of orthopaedic implants.

Expertise

Materials

 

Material selection is of extreme importance in the design of orthopaedic implants and instruments. OrthoSave offers in-depth expertise in the selection of orthopaedically approved materials. I consider biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and other essential factors to ensure the safety and performance of orthopaedic devices.

Expertise

Retrievals analysis

 

Retrievals analysis is a critical step in assessing the long-term performance of orthopaedic implants. I perform explant analyses that provide valuable information on strength, degradation, and other critical aspects of device durability.

Expertise

Literature review

 

Scientific intelligence is at the heart of my commitment to innovation. I regularly review the scientific literature including registries to keep abreast of the latest advances in orthopaedics. This in-depth knowledge guides my recommendations and helps keep my customers at the forefront of medical practice.

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About

Claude Rieker

 

OrthoSave is the trusted partner for orthopaedic manufacturers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and medical device regulatory authorities. I combine in-depth medical expertise with technical excellence to drive innovation and shape the future of orthopaedic care. My mission is to improve the quality of life for patients through the delivery of innovative solutions and close collaboration with my customers.

After studying materials science at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), I completed a thesis at the University of Neuchâtel and obtained my doctorate in 1990 in a pioneering field of three-dimensional printing in metallurgy. I began working in orthopaedics immediately after my PhD, designing hip implants and working closely with leading European surgeons such as M.E. Müller, H. Wagner, E. Morscher and L. Spotorno. 

 

From 1995 to 2006, I was responsible for all tribology research activities for Sulzer / Zimmer, developing and optimising all THA and TKA bearings. Over the course of this 11-year period, I have amassed a wealth of knowledge in the fields of highly cross-linked polyethylene technologies, hard-on-hard bearings, and tribological aspects of total arthroplasties. 

 

After these research activities, I held the position of Scientific Affairs Director for Zimmer Biomet in Europe for more than 18 years, where I gained invaluable experience in the medico-legal aspects of joint replacement. During my career in the orthopaedics, I have consistently published in scientific journals (h-index of 19 on Google Scholar) and I am frequently invited to speak at European orthopaedic conferences.

Published articles

In co-operation with

  • AMR Advanced Medical Research GmbH

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    Neuwingertstrasse 5
    8458 Dorf, Switzerland

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    +41 79 678 09 18

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