Best Funnel chest deformity orthopedists in Austria: TOP 3 doctors

Dr. Rudolf Schabus is an Austrian specialist in arthroscopic and open joint reconstruction. He also focuses on osteosynthesis, artificial joint replacement, and ligament and meniscus surgery. He holds a PhD in trauma. Dr. Schabus is a university professor and is known for his work in sports injury science and public health.

He has written over 400 scientific papers and given many lectures. His main topics are arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, and early functional rehabilitation. Dr. Schabus has served as the team doctor for the Austrian Tennis Association and the Davis Cup team. He is a member of several leading societies, including ÖGU, DGU, ESSKA, AGA, and GOTS.

Dr. Petra Krepler is a specialist in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. She earned her medical degree in Vienna. Dr. Krepler was the first woman to lead an orthopedic clinic team in Austria. She has over 27 years of clinical experience at Vienna General Hospital. She also served as Deputy Head of the Clinical Department of Orthopedics.

Dr. Krepler leads the Department of Spinal Surgery and the Department of Conservative Orthopedics at the Wien-Speising Center for Spinal Disease Treatment. She introduced ISO 9001-2001 quality management standards at the center. Dr. Krepler is known for her work with spinal injuries, scoliosis, and sports orthopedics.

She has published many scientific articles and organized international congresses. Dr. Krepler also lectures at leading universities. She is a member of organizations such as AAOS, SICOT, and EUROSPINE.

Orthopedist-traumatologist. Specialist in minimally invasive surgeries