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Matthijs Krijnen
Orthopedic surgeon, Knee Specialist, Deputy Director Residency Training Program
Matthijs Krijnen, MD, PhD, is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon and consultant at OLVG in Amsterdam. He has been practicing at OLVG since 2012, specializing in areas such as prosthetics, knee surgery, and sports orthopaedics. His education includes a medical degree from the University of Groningen and a PhD from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he focused on orthopaedic surgery training.12
Professional Background::
- Current Position: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at OLVG.
- Specialties:
- Prosthetics
- Knee surgery
- Sports orthopaedics
- Training: Completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at OLVG and UMC Utrecht.
Notable Experience:: During his training, Dr. Krijnen participated in a travelling fellowship with the Dutch Association for Arthroscopy, which allowed him to observe surgeries by renowned sports orthopaedic surgeons in London, including Andy Williams from Chelsea Football Club.1
Memberships:: Dr. Krijnen is actively involved in several professional organizations:
- Dutch Orthopaedic Association
- Working groups for shoulder and elbow, as well as knee surgery
- European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA).12
His contributions to the field are also reflected in his published works, where he has been cited in various academic publications related to orthopaedics.3
