24.3.2025

Review: Successful start of the QKG basic course “Cartilage Specialists” in Graz

Last weekend, Graz became the center of cartilage regeneration. The first basic QKG course “Cartilage Specialists QKG” — an initiative of the Cartilage Repair & Joint Retention Quality Group (QKG) — brought together orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists and experts from all over Austria.

QKG basic course in Graz: Advances in cartilage therapy and interdisciplinary continuing education

Hyaluronic acid in the focus of regenerative medicine

A highlight of the program was the presentation by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stefan Nehrer, MSc, on the subject”Hyaluronic acid — an important factor in cartilage treatment”. In particular, the importance of hyaluronic acid in regenerative medicine was examined.

Austrian launch of the TiphyHealth® therapy app

This was followed by the official Austrian launch of the therapy app TiphyHealth® instead of. The app offers a digital solution for structured aftercare in the musculoskeletal system. Developed in close cooperation with specialists from the Quality Group Cartilage Repair & Joint Retention e.V., TiphyHealth® enables individualized treatment plans combined with modern digital patient management. It was presented by Dr. Wolfram Steens and Hendrik Bernard.

Practice-oriented workshops

In addition to well-founded specialist presentations, the course focused on practical workshops. The participants were given insights into modern treatment approaches such as:

nanoFX® and HyaloFast® for matrix-augmented bone marrow stimulation
Autologous chondrocyte transplantation with Spherox®
Use of innovative tools such as Chondrectome® for defect preparation

Interdisciplinary collaboration for sustainable joint maintenance

The basic course impressively showed how long-term joint maintenance can be promoted through interdisciplinary cooperation and modern medicine. A big thank you to Dr. Wolfgang Zinser for the scientific leadership and to all instructors: Prof. Dr. med. Silke Aldrian, Richard Andre, MSc, Doz. Dr. Gerwin A. Bernhardt, Lukas Dambachmayr, BSc, PD Dr. med. Martin Eichinger, PhD, PD Dr. med. Stefan Fischerauer, Dr. med. Peter Hausbrandt, Dr. Dr. med. univ. Jasminka Igrec, Dr. med. Anne Kleiner, Dr. med. Heino Kniffler, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stefan Nehrer, M.Sc. Dr. med. univ. Florian Obwegeser, Mag. Niels Ruso, Dr. Gustav Schmöller, PD Dr. med. Wolfram Steens, Dr. med. Matthias Sperl, FH Prof. Barbara Wondrasch, PhD, PD Dr. med. Lukas Zak and Dr. med. Wolfgang Zinser.

We are already looking forward to seeing you again in 2026!