Alexander Eickhoff

About

Alexander Eickhoff is a leading orthopedic trauma surgeon whose research focuses on the surgical management of fragility fractures in the elderly, particularly of the pelvis and spine. His major contributions center on developing and refining minimally invasive fixation techniques—such as sacroiliac and transsacral screw osteosynthesis—to enable immediate weight-bearing and early mobilization in osteoporotic patients. Eickhoff’s work has demonstrated that percutaneous stabilization can significantly reduce mortality and loss of autonomy compared to conservative treatment. He is also a pioneer in optimizing intraoperative imaging safety, having published influential studies on reducing radiation exposure for surgical teams during 3D scans in hybrid operating rooms. With over 27 citations for his landmark paper on pelvic fracture outcomes and 23 citations for his radiation safety research, his impact is clear. Notably, his 2023 study on 1,745 implanted pedicle screws in the thoracolumbar spine underscores his expertise in high-volume, navigated spine surgery. Eickhoff’s research bridges the gap between technological innovation and practical patient care, making him a key figure in geriatric trauma and surgical safety.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Short-term outcome of fragility fractures of the pelvis in the elderly treated with screw osteosynthesis and external fixator

   27 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Radiation exposure for intraoperative 3D scans in a hybrid operating room: how to reduce radiation exposure for the surgical team

   23 citations · 2018
3. 3
   Spine surgery in a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room: an experience of 1745 implanted pedicle screws in the thoracolumbar spine

   7 citations · 2023
4. 4
   Mortality After Iliosacral Screw Fixation for Osteoporotic Pelvic Ring Fractures

   3 citations · 2025

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