This event is registered for 2 CME credits.
This event is registered for 2 CME credits.
Vytautas Ringus, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery, known for his patient-first approach and dedication to clinical excellence. Originally from the Chicago area, he earned his medical degree at the Chicago Medical School, completed residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and pursued advanced fellowship training at the OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute in Charlotte, NC. He treats a wide range of conditions, including deformities, sports injuries, arthritis, and trauma, using both surgical and non-surgical methods. Dr. Ringus is a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) and stays at the forefront of orthopedic innovation. Outside the clinic, he enjoys family life, outdoor activities, and supporting his local community.
Viktor Labmayr, MD is a board-certified orthopedic and trauma surgeon at the Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at the Medical University of Graz, Austria. He specializes in foot and ankle surgery, complex trauma care, and the use of allografts – including innovative techniques with allogeneic bone screws such as the Shark Screw®. After completing his medical degree at the Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg, Viktor Labmayr, MD underwent residency training in Graz and earned his specialist certification in 2023. He combines surgical expertise with a strong academic background, actively contributing to research and education in orthopedic innovations, bone healing, and biologic implants. Viktor Labmayr, MD offers outpatient consultations at the university clinic and is known for his patient-centered, evidence-based approach
Klaus Pastl, MD is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon based in Linz, Austria, with over 30 years in hand, foot, and rheuma‑orthopedic surgery. As former senior consultant at the AKH Linz and current surgeon at the Diakonissen Hospital, he has performed more than 13,000 operations, including specialist treatments of complex joint and foot issues. He is best known as the inventor of the Shark Screw®, a allogeneic bone screw developed in conjunction with TU Graz and surgebright – designed to eliminate the need for metal implants and avoid secondary removal surgeries. Klaus Pastl, MD routinely uses this technology in foot and hand procedures including Hallux valgus, instabilities, fractures, and arthrodeses, offering patients a metal‑free healing alternative that becomes natural bone over time. Outside clinical practice, he continues to contribute to innovation via surgebright and cooperation with research institutes. His pioneering work in biologic implants positions him as a visionary in orthopedic surgery.
This event is registered for 2 CME credits.
Case provided by Boris Tirala, MD & head of the department of orthopaedics & Traumatology Markus Reichkendler, MD.
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