Ortho Care Global · Germany
Dr. Karsten Ritter-Lang
Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon
Dr. med. Karsten Ritter-Lang is a German orthopedic and spine surgeon with a career focused on artificial disc replacement, complex spinal reconstruction, and the care of international patients.
16,000+
Total spinal surgeries
8,000+
Artificial disc replacement surgeries
Specialized experience in disc replacement
Dr. Ritter-Lang has specialized in intervertebral disc prosthetics and abdominal-access spinal surgery for more than two decades. His work includes cervical and lumbar artificial disc replacement using a range of implant systems, as well as complex spinal reconstruction.
He also contributes to professional education and the continuing development of disc-replacement technology through international meetings, technical collaboration, and clinical experience with evolving prosthetic designs.
Professional background
Education and early training
- 1985–1991: Medical studies at Humboldt University Charité Berlin
- 1988–1991: Doctorate in medicine, Institute of Immunology at Charité
- 1991–1996: Training in pediatric, general orthopedic, and spinal surgery at Charité
- 1996: Qualified as a medical specialist in orthopedic and spinal surgery
Leadership and international care
- 1997: Assistant Medical Director, Department of Spinal Surgery at Charité Hospital
- 2000: Senior consultant in spinal surgery and private practice in Potsdam
- 2003: Began treating international patients
- 2009: Qualified as a specialist in trauma surgery
- 2012: Medical Director, Hospital for Orthopedic Surgery Stenum
- 2015: CEO and Medical Director at Stenum
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