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Wouter J.A. Dhert

Wouter J.A. Dhert

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Medicine

D-Index
96
Citations
29655
World Ranking
9782
National Ranking
380

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2000 - Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering

Overview

Wouter J.A. Dhert is affiliated with Utrecht University in the Netherlands and has made contributions primarily in the field of Medicine. Their research spans several subfields including Surgery, Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Pharmacology, and Biomedical Engineering.

The scientist's work addresses key topics such as:

  • Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
  • Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
  • Surgical site infection prevention
  • Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Medical Imaging and Analysis

Among recent publications, two notable papers include:

  • "Prophylaxis of implant-related infections by local release of vancomycin from a hydrogel in rabbits" (2020), published in European Cells and Materials
  • "Bone Morphogenetic Proteins for Nucleus Pulposus Regeneration" (2020), published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Wouter J.A. Dhert has collaborated frequently with researchers including Willemijn Boot, HC Vogely, PGJ Nikkels, Behdad Pouran, and MHP van Rijen.

The scientist has published in venues such as European Cells and Materials and International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Wouter J.A. Dhert was awarded the title of Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering in 2000.

Best Publications

  • Surgical treatment of traumatic fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine: a systematic review of the literature on techniques, complications, and outcome.

    J. J. Verlaan;C. H. Diekerhof;E. Buskens;I. van der Tweel

  • Effect of local sequential VEGF and BMP-2 delivery on ectopic and orthotopic bone regeneration

    Diederik H.R. Kempen;Lichun Lu;Andras Heijink;Theresa E. Hefferan

  • Extracellular matrix scaffolds for cartilage and bone regeneration.

    Kim E.M. Benders;P. René van Weeren;Stephen F. Badylak;Daniël B.F. Saris;Daniël B.F. Saris

  • Three-Dimensional Fiber Deposition of Cell-Laden, Viable, Patterned Constructs for Bone Tissue Printing

    Natalja E. Fedorovich;Joost R. De Wijn;Abraham J. Verbout;Jacqueline Alblas

  • Antimicrobial activity of platelet-leukocyte gel against Staphylococcus aureus.

    Dirk Jan F. Moojen;Peter A.M. Everts;Rose-Minke Schure;Ed P. Overdevest

  • Retention of in vitro and in vivo BMP-2 bioactivities in sustained delivery vehicles for bone tissue engineering.

    Diederik H.R. Kempen;Lichun Lu;Teresa E. Hefferan;Laura B. Creemers

  • Patient-reported outcome in total hip replacement: A COMPARISON OF FIVE INSTRUMENTS OF HEALTH STATUS

    M. Ostendorf;H. F. van Stel;E. Buskens;A. J. P. Schrijvers

  • Validation of the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) for the treatment of focal cartilage lesions.

    J.E.J. Bekkers;Th.S. de Windt;N.J.H. Raijmakers;W.J.A. Dhert

  • The shape of the inferior part of the glenoid: a cadaveric study.

    Pol E. Huysmans;Pieter S. Haen;Martin Kidd;Wouter J. Dhert

  • Evaluation of histological scoring systems for tissue-engineered, repaired and osteoarthritic cartilage

    M. Rutgers;M.J.P. van Pelt;W.J.A. Dhert;L.B. Creemers

  • Organ printing: the future of bone regeneration?

    Natalja E. Fedorovich;Jacqueline Alblas;Wim E. Hennink;F. Cumhur Öner

  • Balloon vertebroplasty in combination with pedicle screw instrumentation: a novel technique to treat thoracic and lumbar burst fractures.

    Jorrit-Jan Verlaan;Wouter J A Dhert;Abraham J Verbout;F Cumhur Oner

  • A histological and histomorphometrical investigation of fluorapatite, magnesiumwhitlockite, and hydroxylapatite plasma-sprayed coatings in goats.

    W. J. A. Dhert;C. P. A. T. Klein;J. A. Jansen;E. A. van der Velde

  • Viable osteogenic cells are obligatory for tissue-engineered ectopic bone formation in goats.

    M.C. Kruyt;J.D. de Bruijn;C.E. Wilson;F.C. Oner

  • Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells Stimulate Cartilage Regeneration and Are Safe for Single-Stage Cartilage Repair in Humans upon Mixture with Recycled Autologous Chondrons

    Tommy S. de Windt;Lucienne A. Vonk;Ineke C. M. Slaper‐Cortenbach;Marcel P. H. van den Broek

  • A mechanical investigation of fluorapatite, magnesiumwhitlockite, and hydroxylapatite plasma-sprayed coatings in goats.

    W. J. A. Dhert;C. P. A. T. Klein;J. G. C. Wolke;E. A. van der Velde

  • Prolonged presence of VEGF promotes vascularization in 3D bioprinted scaffolds with defined architecture.

    Michelle T. Poldervaart;Hendrik Gremmels;Kelly van Deventer;Joost O. Fledderus

  • Quantification of a glenoid defect with three-dimensional computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging: a cadaveric study.

    Pol E. Huijsmans;Pieter S. Haen;Martin Kidd;Wouter J. Dhert

  • Changes in the disc space after fractures of the thoracolumbar spine

    F. C. Oner;R. R. van der Rijt;L. M. P. Ramos;W. J. A. Dhert

  • ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF PLATELET-LEUKOCYTE GEL AGAINST STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS

    D.J.F. Moojen;P.A.M. Everts;R.M. Schure;E.P. Overdevest

Frequent Co-Authors

Laura B. Creemers
Laura B. Creemers Utrecht University
Jos Malda
Jos Malda Utrecht University
Lichun Lu
Lichun Lu Mayo Clinic
Wim E. Hennink
Wim E. Hennink Utrecht University
Clemens van Blitterswijk
Clemens van Blitterswijk Maastricht University
Dietmar W. Hutmacher
Dietmar W. Hutmacher Queensland University of Technology
Tina Vermonden
Tina Vermonden Utrecht University
K. de Groot
K. de Groot University of Twente
Cornelus F. van Nostrum
Cornelus F. van Nostrum Utrecht University

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