- Chair of the healthcare delivery committee of the European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECEC)
- Member of the executive committee of SECEC
- Board member of the Belgian Elbow and Shoulder Society (BELSS)
- Belgian Orthopedic Society (BVOT)
Professor Roger van Riet is a world-renowned elbow surgeon. He is a pioneer in arthroscopic surgery of the elbow and has treated elbow injuries in many international athletes, including Olympic and world champions. He is well recognised for the development of his technique to repair and reconstruct the unstable elbow as well as tendon repairs around the elbow. He has travelled the world as a teacher of elbow surgery. He is a visiting professor at the University Hospital Antwerp and has published extensively. He is currently involved in the development of a new elbow prosthesis. As the fellowship director of AZ Monica in Antwerp, he has been involved in the training of many young colleagues.
Professor van Riet received his medical degree from the University of Antwerp in 2001. Prior to this he completed a bachelor in physiotherapy in Eindhoven, the Netherlands and worked as a physiotherapist in the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Following medical school, Professor van Riet was a research fellow at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN (2001-2002) after which he started his orthopaedic training at the University of Antwerp. He completed his PhD in 2004, from research on the radial head performed at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Antwerp. He was an Upper extremity fellow at Monash University, Melbourne (2005) and the Royal Adelaide Hospital (2006) in Australia and again at the Mayo Clinic in 2008.
Since 2008 he has been working as an elbow surgeon and fellowship director at AZ Monica, Orthopaedic Centre Antwerp. He is a former member of the Institutional review Board and later the Medical board of the hospital.
Professor van Riet has published over 100 peer reviewed papers on elbow surgery and more than 50 book chapters. He is the Associate Editor at Shoulder & Elbow, Clinics in Orthopaedic Surgery and The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery EST. He has presented his work at all major upper extremity meetings in the world. He was a guest speaker at Harvard Sports Medicine, special guest at the Mayo Clinic Elbow Course and presented grand rounds at the University of Chicago.
He was an invited speaker at the national shoulder and elbow society meetings in Hong Kong, Australia and many European countries, including the United Kingdom. Professor van Riet organised the European Shoulder and Elbow Society (SECEC) Antwerp Elbow Course and SECEC Closed meeting in Antwerp in 2016. To date, he has organized the Antwerp Upper limb Cadaver Course five times.
Professor van Riet was the first president of the Belgian Elbow and Shoulder Society and a current member of the board. He is a former member of the elbow committee of both ISAKOS and ESSKA. He is the former chair of the SECEC Rehab Committee and currently, he is the chair of the Healthcare delivery Committee of SECEC and member of the executive committee.
He is a consultant at the Antwerp University Hospital and a guest professor of orthopaedics and traumatology at the University of Antwerp. As a dedicated elbow surgeon, he performs approximately 900 elbow surgeries every year.
2019:
Elbow arthroscopy. Surgical demonstration. Elbow Masterclass. Munchen (D)
Ligament reconstruction. Surgical demonstration. Elbow Masterclass. Munchen (D)Total Elbow Replacement. Total Elbow replacement. Mayo Elbow Course. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN (USA)
Surgical demonstration: Single incision biceps repair. 4th Basel Elbow Surgery Course (Ch)
Orthopedic Surgery. Karel De Grote Hogeschool. Antwerp (B)
2018:
Surgical approach to total elbow arthroplasty. Surgical demonstration. ICLO Verona (I)
Elbow arthroscopy. Surgical demonstration. ICLO Verona (I)
Surgical approach to total elbow arthroplasty. Surgical demonstration. Wrightlab. Augsburg (D)
Latitude Elbow Arthroplasty. Surgical demonstration. Wright lab. Augsburg (D)
Radial head prosthesis. Surgical demonstration. Wright lab. Augsburg (D)
Elbow Arthroscopy. Mayo Elbow Course. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN (USA)
AS LCL imbrication. Mayo Elbow Course. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, USA
Medial and lateral approaches. Dutch elbow course. Utrecht (NL)
Elbow Arthroscopy. Dutch elbow course. Utrecht (NL)
Total elbow replacement. Augsburg (D)
Total Elbow Arthroplasty. 4th Antwerp Upper Limb Course. Antwerp (B)
Lateral approach to the elbow. Cadaver workshop Elbow Surgery. Leuven (B)
Orthopedic Surgery. Karel De Grote Hogeschool. Antwerp (B)
Elbow arthroscopy. Surgical demonstration. Brussels (B)
Arthroscopic radial head and coronoid fixation. Surgical demonstration. Brussels (B)
Arthroscopic release for lateral epicondylitis. Surgical demonstration. Brussels (B)
Biceps endoscopy. Surgical demonstration. Brussels (B)
2017:
Medial, Lateral and Posterior approaches. The Elbow Approaches and Trauma Masterclass. Cambridge (UK)
Coronoid fixation. The Elbow Approaches and Trauma Masterclass. Cambridge (UK)
Biceps repair. The Elbow Approaches and Trauma Masterclass. Cambridge (UK)
MCL and LCL reconstruction. Surgical demonstration. Köln-Pforzheimer Ellenbogentage. Cologne (D).
Arthroscopy of the elbow. Surgical demonstration. Köln-Pforzheimer Ellenbogentage. Cologne (D).
Fixation of elbow fractures. Instructor. IBRA fracture course. Köln (D)
Arthroscopy of all compartments of the elbow. Surgical demonstration. Dutch elbow course. Utrecht (NL)
Distal biceps tendon fixation: single incision. Surgical demonstration. Dutch elbow course. Utrecht (NL)
Surgical approach to total elbow arthroplasty. Surgical demonstration. Wrightlab. Augsburg (D)
Latitude Elbow Arthroplasty. Surgical demonstration. Wright lab. Augsburg (D)
Arthroscopy of the elbow. Surgical demonstration. Ellenbogensymposium. Berlin (D)
Ligament reconstruction. Surgical demonstration. Ellenbogensymposium. Berlin (d)
Elbow arthroscopy: portals and diagnostic scope. Surgical demonstration. Wurzburg (G)
Elbow arthroscopy. Surgical demonstration. Brussels (B)
Biceps endoscopy. Surgical demonstration. Brussels (B)
Orthopedic Surgery. Karel De Grote Hogeschool. Antwerp (B)
Elbow pathology. SOMT, Amersfoort (NL)
2016:
Latitude total elbow prosthesis. Surgical (saw bone) demonstration. SECEC. Antwerp (B)
Elbow pathology. Guest lecturer. Revaki. Physiotherapy. Univeristy of Antwerp. Antwerp (B)
Arthroscopy of the elbow. Surgical demonstration. Köln-Pforzheimer Ellenbogentage. Pforzheim (D)
Arthroscopy of the elbow. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Total elbow prosthesis. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Anatomical radial head prosthesis. Surgical (saw bone) demonstration. European bioskills course. Vienna (A)
Fixation of elbow fractures. Instructor. IBRA fracture course. Köln (D)
Approaches to the elbow. Surgical demonstration. AO upper extremity course. Newcastle (UK)
Elbow pathology. SOMT, Amersfoort (NL)
Orthopedic Surgery. Karel De Grote Hogeschool. Antwerp (B)
Types of radial head prosthesis. Postgraduaat, UZ Gent.
2015:
Arthroscopy of the elbow. International Elbow Course. Arezzo (I)
Arthroscopy of the elbow. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Nexel total elbow prosthesis. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Arthroscopic imbrication of the LCL. Live video presentation. Mayo Elbow Course. Rochester, MN (USA)
Elbow pathology. SOMT, Amersfoort (NL)
Orthopedic Surgery. Karel De Grote Hogeschool. Antwerp (B)
2014:
Orthopedic Surgery. Karel De Grote Hogeschool. Antwerp (B)
Elbow, Hand and wrist. Revaki. Physiotherapy. Antwerp University. Antwerp (B)
Elbow. IPVK. Physiotherapy. Ghent University. Ghent (B)
SECEC Cadaver Course. Surgical demonstration. Ghent (B)
Controversies in hand, wrist and elbow surgery, cadaveric workshop. Belgian Hand Group. Antwerp (B)
Approach to TEA. Surgical demonstration. Wrightington (UK)
Arthroscopy of the elbow. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Coonrad-Morrey total elbow prosthesis. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Mayo advanced surgical skill course. Lab Instructor, faculty. Elbow instability. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN (USA)
Total elbow validation cadaver Lab, Newcastle (UK)
Total elbow validation cadaver Lab, New Orleans (USA)
Elbow pathology. SOMT, Amersfoort (NL)
2013:
Distal humerus plating. Surgical demonstration. Barcelona (S)
Arthroscopy of the elbow. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Coonrad-Morrey total elbow prosthesis. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Olecranon and coronoid plates. Surgical demonstration. European Upper Extremity Bioskills Course. Berlin (D)
Mayo surgical skill course. Lab Instructor, faculty. Elbow arthroplasty. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN (USA)
Elbow pathology. SOMT, Amersfoort (NL)
2012:
AO advanced trauma course, Hand and Elbow. Organizer and faculty. Antwerp (B)
Elbow pathology. SOMT, Amersfoort (NL)
Arthroscopy of the elbow. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Coonrad-Morrey total elbow prosthesis. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Mayo advanced surgical skill course. Lab Instructor, faculty. Arthroscopy. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN (USA)
AO advanced trauma course, Elbow. Faculty. Leiden (NL)
2011:
4th Sheffield Elbow Course. Faculty. Sheffield (UK)
Elbow pathology. SOMT, Amersfoort (NL)
Arthroscopy of the elbow. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Coonrad-Morrey total elbow prosthesis. Surgical demonstration. Dutch Elbow Course. Utrecht (NL)
Elbow arthroscopy. Surgical demonstration: Arthroscopy. Invited faculty. Madrid (E)
Elbow arthroplasty. Surgical demonstration: Coonrad-Morrey TEA. Invited faculty. Madrid (E)
Comprehensive Elbow Workshop. Arthroscopy, Surgical demonstration, lab Instructor, faculty. Hong Kong Society Hand Surgery (Cn)
2010:
Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty of the elbow. Surgical demonstration, lab Instructor, faculty. Utrecht (NL)
Mayo advanced surgical skill course. Lab Instructor, faculty. Trauma. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN (USA)
External fixation course: Sawbones demonstration. Dynamic elbow fixation: DJD II. Antwerp (B)
Advanced Shoulder and Elbow Arthroscopy cadaver workshop. Lab Instructor, faculty. York (UK)
Comprehensive Elbow Workshop. Arthroscopy, Arthroplasty, Trauma. Hong Kong Society Hand Surgery (Cn)
AIOD Trauma course. Faculty. Brugge (B)
2009:
Elbow cadaver workshop. Invited faculty. University of Leuven. Leuven (B)
Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty of the elbow. Surgical demonstration, faculty. Utrecht (NL)
Mayo advanced surgical skill course. Lab Instructor, faculty. Elbow Instability. Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN (USA)
2008:
Surgical demonstration: With Dr. Yamaguchi K. Arthroscopic treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty of the elbow. Utrecht (NL)
Surgical demonstration: Anterior approaches to the elbow. Hands-On-Course on Upper Extremity Surgical Approaches and Osteosynthesis, Brussels international presymposium, 16th year. Liege (B)
Surgical demonstration: Medial approaches to the elbow. Hands-On-Course on Upper Extremity Surgical Approaches and Osteosynthesis, Brussels international presymposium, 16th year. Liege (B)
2007:
Avascular necrosis of the proximal humerus following trauma. UZA (B)
Anterior approaches to the shoulder. UZA (B)
2006: Elbow Anatomy, Biomechanics and Pathology. Interuniversity basic course in Orthopaedics. UZA (B)
Distal humerus factures . Modbury Public Hospital, Adelaide, SA (Aus)
Midshaft humeral factures . Modbury Public Hospital, Adelaide, SA (Aus)
Examination of the shoulder. Modbury Public Hospital, Adelaide, SA (Aus)
Avascular necrosis following proximal humerus fractures. Modbury Public Hospital, Adelaide, SA (Aus)
Revision shoulder stabilization. Modbury Public Hospital, Adelaide, SA (Aus)
Surgical approaches to the shoulder. Cadaver workshop. Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA (Aus)
Elbow anatomy and biomechanics. Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA (Aus)
2004:
Elbow Anatomy, Biomechanics and Pathology. Interuniversity basic course in Orthopaedics. UZA (B)
2003:
Dissection and Anatomy of the upper extremity. Prof. H. Bortier, Anatomy and embryology, UA (B)
Dissection and Anatomy of the shoulder. Prof. H. Bortier, Anatomy and embryology, UA (B)
2002:
Anatomy and Biomechanics of the elbow. Interuniversity basic course in Orthopaedics, UZA (B)
2000:
Musculoskeletal system. Prof. J. Verstreken, Orthopedics and traumatology, UZA (B)
1999:
Anatomy in vivo. Prof. Dr. H. Bortier, Anatomy and embryology, UA (B)
Human Dissection. Prof. Dr. H. Bortier, Anatomy and embryology, UA (B)
Anatomy in vivo. Prof. Dr. H. Bortier, Anatomy and embryology, UA (B)
Human Dissection. Prof. Dr. H. Bortier, Anatomy and embryology, UA (B)
1998:
Anatomy in vivo. Prof. Dr. H. Bortier, Anatomy and embryology, UA (B)
Osteology. Prof. Dr. F. Harrisson, Anatomy and embryology, UA (B)
Human Dissection, Prof. Dr. F. Harrisson, Anatomy and embryology, UA (B)
1997:
Osteology. Prof. Dr. F. Harrisson, Anatomy and embryology, UA (B)
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de Weerdt W. Reconstruction of radial neck length.
2003:
Van Leemput W. Paratracheal pressure during arthroscopic decompression of the shoulder.
Oemar J. Posterior arthroscopy for os trigonum syndrome.
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Bimmel R. Radial anatomy.
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Scientific Awards
2018: Certificate of recognition. Outstanding contribution as elite reviewer. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
2017: Certificate of recognition. Outstanding contribution as elite reviewer. Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
2013: Certificate of Excellence in reviewing. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
2008: Pfizer educational award for best surgical resident. University of Antwerp (B)
Research price: Kaas L, Eygendaal D, Vroemen J, van Riet R. The incidence of associated fractures of the upper limb in fractures of the radial head. NVOT: Dutch Orthopaedic Society (NL)
2005: Best paper award: van Riet R, Stoffelen D, Reijnders P. Experimental approach to distal radius fractures. Podium. Victorian Hand Surgery Society, Melbourne, Vic (Aus).
2005: Acta Orthopaedica Belgica Award: De Wachter J, Van Glabbeek F, van Riet R, Van Leemput W, Vermeyen K, Somville J. Surrounding soft tissue pressure during shoulder arthroscopy. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 2005, 71 (5), 521-7.
2003: Acta Orthopaedica Belgica Award: Dom K, Van Glabbeek F, van Riet R, Verborgt O, Wuyts F. Arthroscopic subacromial decompression for advanced (Stage II) impingement syndrome: A study of 52 patients with five years follow-up. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 2003 Vol. 69 (1), 13-7.
2001: Acta Orthopaedica Belgica Award: Van Glabbeek F, van Riet R, Verstreken J. Current Concepts in the Treatment of Radial Head Fractures in the Adult. A Clinical and Biomechanical Approach. Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, 2001, Vol.67 (5), 430-41.
Roger van Riet can no longer see patients in the UK, but will still be available for bookings in Belgium and available for online econsults.
To book an appointment or to talk to Professor van Riet’s team please email info@os.clinic