Dr. Lars Engebretsen
Professor Lars Engebretsen is an orthopedic surgeon and Professor Emeritus at Oslo University Hospital in Oslo, Norway, known for sports injuries and knee surgery.
Professor Lars Engebretsen, MD, PhD
Professor Lars Engebretsen is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oslo, Norway. He is known for knee ligament injuries, cartilage repair and sports injury prevention.
Professor Emeritus in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Oslo University Hospital (University of Oslo), Head of Medical Sciences at the International Olympic Committee and co-chair of the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center.
He holds emeritus status. His current clinical availability was not confirmed.
Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Professor Lars Engebretsen
- Full Name: Lars Engebretsen, MD, PhD
- Credentials: MD, PhD
- Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery and general surgery
- Subspecialty: Sports medicine and knee surgery (authorized Sports Medicine Physician, NIMF)
- Current Role: Head of Medical Sciences, International Olympic Committee
- Languages: Not published
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Not confirmed
- Telehealth: Not confirmed
- NPI: Not applicable (practices outside the United States)
Address and Contact
Oslo University Hospital / Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center
- City: Oslo, Norway
- Clinic Address and Phone: Not captured
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Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Complex knee ligament injuries
- Cartilage repair, including chondrocyte and stem cell techniques
- Prevention of sports injuries and illness
- General sports medicine
Education and Training
- Medical School: MD, University of Oslo, 1979
- Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Trondheim University Hospital
- Research Fellowship: Knee research, Bioengineering Lab, University of Minnesota
- Doctorate: PhD in orthopaedic surgery, 1990
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Academic Appointment: Professor Emeritus, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Oslo
- Past Roles: Professor and Chairman, Orthopaedic Surgery at Ullevaal Hospital and the Orthopaedic University Clinic, Oslo; Divisional Director, Musculoskeletal and Neurosciences (from 2005)
- IOC: First Norwegian physician on the IOC Medical Commission; Head of Science and Research since 2007
Insurance
No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance was found. In Norway, public hospital care is covered by the national health system with a referral. Confirm details before booking.
Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- Past President of the Norwegian Sports Medicine Society, the Scandinavian Foundation of Sports Medicine and ESSKA
- Board roles with ISAKOS, the Orthopaedic Research Society and the International Knee Society
- Editor, British Journal of Sports Medicine (IPHP edition); former Associate Editor, JBJS
- More than 500 articles and chapters; h-index of 125
- Chief team physician for Norwegian Olympic teams; former Chief Doctor, Norwegian Federation of Sports
- EFORT Erwin Morscher Honorary Lecture (2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Professor Lars Engebretsen known for?
Professor Lars Engebretsen is known for knee ligament injuries, cartilage repair and sports injury prevention.
Where does Professor Lars Engebretsen practice?
He is Professor Emeritus at Oslo University Hospital and the University of Oslo in Norway and works with the International Olympic Committee.
What does an orthopedic surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.
How can I book with Professor Lars Engebretsen?
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