Henrik Husted

Henrik Husted is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon with a background as a senior consultant and head of the arthroplasty department at Copenhagen University hospital Hvidovre. He has specialized in insurance medicine, having worked as a medical consultant for several insurance companies and the Arbejdsskadestyrelsen.

Throughout his career, Henrik has been actively involved in teaching and research, particularly focusing on fast track hip and knee arthroplasty to enhance patient outcomes and safety while reducing hospital stays. He holds a clinical associate professor position at Copenhagen University and has defended his doctoral thesis on this subject.

Henrik is a prolific author with approximately 150 published studies, book chapters, and international presentations. He has ongoing research projects in various areas such as pain reduction, complication management, outcome enhancement, tribology, blood management, mobilization, and the economic aspects of arthroplasty.

In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Henrik has served on the international board for Health Care Initiatives at Biomet, as well as on the board of a collaborative group of fast track hospitals in Denmark. He has also contributed his expertise to private hospitals like Københavns Privathospital and Hamlet Private Hospital.

Henrik's extensive experience and contributions to the field of orthopedics and insurance medicine make him a respected figure in the healthcare industry, known for his dedication to improving patient care and advancing surgical techniques.