Björn Zappe

Dr. Björn Zappe is a specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System with extensive experience in arthroscopic surgery and the treatment of knee complaints. He is a member of the management team at crossklinik Basel and is committed to interdisciplinary treatment approaches.

Professional Qualifications:
- Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System, Switzerland, 2010
- State Examination, Germany, 2002
- Recognition in Switzerland, 2009
- Radiation Protection in Orthopedic Surgery, 2022

Experience and Specialization:
- Assistant Physician at the Swiss Paraplegic Centre Nottwil, 2002-2003
- Training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Kantonsspital Liestal and Regionalspital Davos, 2003-2009
- Senior Physician at Unispital Basel, 2009-2015
- Attending Physician at crossklinik Basel since 2011
- Treatment Focus: arthroscopic meniscus and ligament surgery, cartilage reconstruction, therapy for patellar instability, corrective osteotomies, fracture treatment

Professional License and Memberships:
- Active professional practice license
- Member of the FMH Swiss Medical Association
- Member of the Swiss Society of Orthopedics (SGO)
- Member of the Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery (AGA)
- Member of the German Knee Society e.V.
- Member of the German Society for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOU)