Clinical Anatomy

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Anatomy has dealt with the structure and function of the human body for hundreds of years. Nothing new? – The opposite is true! The ongoing development of operative methods (e.g. keyhole surgery), instruments and implants raise new questions. Animal models have limited utility especially concerning the biomechanics of human dimensions and shapes, such as of joints. A close collaboration between developers, investigators and physicians is crucial. As a research laboratory, the Center for Research on Musculoskeletal Systems (ZESBO) is part of the Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Plastic Surgery at the University of Leipzig. The ZESBO takes care on the acquisition and execution of various biomechanical projects. The focus is on the development of specific test stands for the biomechanical investigation of implants, fracture fixation techniques and implant bone interfaces as well as on the mechanical characterization of bone and soft tissues. Current projects deal with the treatment of osteochondral defects in the knee jointIn by means of a biphasic implant and the development of a new technique treating insufficiency fractures of the sacroiliac joint.​​

Medical Education Research

Activating methods are used more and more extensively in medical education. Not only theoretical knowledge, but also skills and furthermore ethical attitudes should be conveyed at the beginning of the studies already. This requires new teaching formats (e.g. PBL, skills labs, communication training) and examinations (e.g. OSCE). ​But their adequate implementation requires evaluation and if necessary adaption. For this purpose, qualitative and quantitative methods of medical education research are available. Current research involves the impact of digital teaching as a consequence of the Corona situation. Three doctoral candidates work on specific topics. 

​​	​PD Dr. Sabine Löffler, MME ​Publications​ Phone: ​​+49 341 - 97 22083 E-Mail: sabine.loeffler@medizin.uni-leipzig.de ​