about me
Career
- Medical studies at the Medical University of Vienna
- Training as a specialist in orthopedic surgery and orthopedics at the University Hospital AKH Vienna
- Training as a specialist in sports orthopedics at the University Clinic for Orthopedics
- Since 2005 team doctor of the Austrian Ski Federation
- 2010 and 2014 Olympic doctor of the Austrian downhill squad
- 2013 to 2019 Team doctor of the ÖSV at the Hahnenkamm races in Kitzbühel
- 2011 Foundation of the Competence Center for Sports Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery MZA (Medizinzentrum Alserstraße(www.mza.at)
- Until 2014 senior physician at the Landesklinikum Krems
- Orthopedic surgeon in private practice since 2014
- Attending physician at the evangelical hospital Vienna and at the private clinic Rudolfinerhaus
- 2017 Foundation of the Competence Center for Individual and Personalized Training(www.sporthalle.at)
- 2017 Chief Medical Officer of the Beach Volleyball World Championship Vienna
- 2021 Chief Medical Officer of the European Beach Volleyball Championship Vienna
- Since 01/2021 medical director of the Federal Institute for Competitive Sports Austria in Südstadt(www.leistungssport.at)
Memberships in professional societies
- ÖGÖ - Austrian Society for Orthopaedics(www.orthopaedics.or.at)
- GOTS - Society for Orthopedic and Trauma Sports Medicine(www.gots.org)
- ICRS - International Cartilage Repair Society(www.cartilage.org)
- AAOS - American Academy for Orthopedic Surgeons(www.aaos.org)
- AGA - Working Group for Arthroscopy(www.aga-online.ch)
- ÖGAHM - Austrian Society for Alpine & High Altitude Medicine(www.alpinmedizin.org)
Publications (selection)
- Schinhan M ., Gruber M., Vavken P., Dorotka R., Samouh L., Chiari C., Gruebl-Barabas R., Nehrer S. (2012). Critical-size defect induces unicompartmental osteoarthritis in a stable ovine knee. J Orthop Res, 30(2), 214-20.
- Schinhan M., Toegel S., Weinmann D., Schneider E., Chiari C., Gruber M.. , Nehrer S., Windhager R. (2020). Biological Regeneration of Articular Cartilage in an Early Stage of Compartmentalized Osteoarthritis: 12-Month Results. Am J Sports Med, 48(6), 1338-1346.
- Schinhan M ., Gruber M., Dorotka R., Pilz M., Stelzeneder D., Chiari C., Rössler N., Windhager R., Nehrer S. (2013). Matrix-associated autologous chondrocyte transplantation in a compartmentalized early stage of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 21(1), 217-25.
- Grübl A., Chiari C., Giurea A., Gruber M., Kaider A., Marker M., Zehetgruber H., Gottsauner-Wolf F. (2006). Cementless total hip arthroplasty with the rectangular titanium Zweymuller stem. A concise follow-up, at a minimum of fifteen years, of a previous report. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 88(10), 2210-5.
- Grübl A., Chiari C., Gruber M., Kaider A., Gottsauner-Wolf F. (2002). Cementless total hip arthroplasty with a tapered, rectangular titanium stem and a threaded cup: a minimum ten-year follow-up. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 84(3), 425-31.
Continuing education and lectures (selection):
- "Experimental aspects of tissue engineering in the treatment of degenerative cartilage damage" Nehrer St., Gruber M., Symposium: Regenerative Medicine in the Musculoskeletal System - Cartilage & Bone. Danube University Krems. (13.10.2007).
- "Techniques of meniscus refixation" Gruber M., Nehrer St. Advanced training of the University Clinic f. Orthopedics. (26.04.2004).
- "New therapeutic options in the treatment of cartilage lesions". Gruber M., Dorotka R., Nehrer St. Sports Medicine Continental Course - Medical Commission of the IOC 2005. "Current aspects of sports medicine in the care of elite athletes". St.Johann/Tyrol. (1.10.2005).
- "Sutures and Refixation Devices in Meniscus Repair". Gruber M., Nehrer St., ICRS Surgical Skills Course Vienna / Austria. (30.10.2005).
- "The Endoprosthesis Register of the Vienna University Department of Orthopaedics since 1994". Gruber M., Grohs J.G., ÖGO Graz. (12-2002).
- "Current Endoprosthesis Registers." Advanced training of the University Clinic for Orthopedics. Gruber M., Grohs J.G. (15.12.2002).
- "Recent developments in reconstructive knee joint surgery" Update of arthroscopically assisted meniscus, cartilage and cruciate ligament surgery. Gruber M., Nehrer St., International Ischia Days. (09-2006).
- "Algorithm of surgical cartilage therapy" The correct indication of chondroplasty, microfracturing, mosaicplasty and autologous chondrocyte transplantation. Gruber M., Nehrer St., International Ischia Days. (09-2006).
- "Matrix Assisted Autologous Chondrocyte Transplantation - Tissue Engineering in Cartilage Therapy" Update on recent research results and outlook for the future. Gruber M., Nehrer St., International Ischia Days. (09-2006).
- "Update EU-STEPS-Project". Advanced training of the University Clinic for Orthopedics. Gruber M., Dorotka R., Schinhan M., Samouh L., Nehrer St. (6/19/2006).
- High tibial valgus open-wedge osteotomy with the Tomofix plate for the treatment of medial unicompartmental gonarthrosis. M. Gruber, S. Nehrer, M. Scheickl, M. Sabeti, J. Sailer, R. Kotz. 29th Annual Meeting ÖGO. (13.6.2007).
- Limb salvage in primary malignant tumors of the proximal humerus with a modular megaprosthesis: QOL versus functional outcome. Gruber M., Krepler P., Vavken P., Ludwig EM. and Dominkus M. ISOLS 14th International Symposium of Limb Salvage, Hamburg, Germany. (11.09. - 14.09.2007).
- Experimental osteoarthritis in a stable knee joint using a critical size defect in an ovine model. Nehrer St., Schinhan M., Samouh L., Gruber M. 7th ICRS World Congress on Cartilage Repair. (09-2007).
- Experimental models in osteoarthritis research. Martin Gruber, R. Dorotka, M. Schinhan, C. Chiari, Medical University of Vienna, Stefan Nehrer, Danube University Krems Scientific Meeting AK Biotek, Salzburg. (15.09.2007).
- New surgical techniques and implants at the knee joint - High tibial "open wedge" osteotomy with angular stable fixation. Martin Gruber, Stefan Nehrer, Sports Physicians Week December 2007, Zell am See, Salzburg. (12-2007).
- Sports medicine care in the Alpine Ski World Cup. Sports medicine basic course OTP IV. Neusiedl am See. Gruber M., St. Nehrer. (16.05.-17.05.2007).
- Combination procedures - knee joint osteotomy & reconstruction of the cruciate ligaments. Sports Medicine Congress GOTS Bad Mitterndorf. (2016).
- Surgical technique of open wedge osteotomy of the distal femur. Operational Master Course. (2013).
- Surgical therapy of axial malalignments close to the knee joint. OTP-II Basic Sports Medicine Course. Podersdorf. (24.04.-27.04.2014).
- Treatment of unicompartmental gonarthrosis by repositioning osteotomy - What makes sense? Harbach Orthopedic Days. (11.10.-12.10.2019).
- Repositioning osteotomy in the senium - What makes sense? GOTS Annual Congress Salzburg. (27.06.-29.06.2019).
Courses and congresses held:
- Open Wedge HTO - Valgus High Tibial Osteotomy (Basic Operative Course) Seminar with practical exercises. September 17, 2007. Medical University of Vienna - Institute of Anatomy. Scientific direction: M. Gruber, St. Nehrer.
- Open Wedge HTO - Valgus High Tibial Osteotomy (Basic Operative Course) Seminar with practical exercises. September 15, 2008. Medical University of Vienna - Institute of Anatomy. Scientific direction: M. Gruber, St. Nehrer.
- Knee joint osteotomies - Operative master course. September 16, 2008. Medical University of Vienna - Institute of Anatomy. Scientific direction: M. Gruber, St. Nehrer.
- Medical University of Vienna - Institute of Anatomy Währinger Strasse 13, Vienna January 28, 2013 Open Wedge HTO - Valgus High Tibial Osteotomy (Basic Operative Course) 29 January 2013 Knee Joint Osteotomies (Operative Master Course)
