Orthopädie und
Traumatologie

Spezialgebiete

• Polytraumamanagement
• Minimalinvasive Traumatologie des Bewegungsapparates inkl. Becken
• Komplexe Rekonstruktion von Gelenkfrakturen und Revisionschirurgie

Ausbildungsstellen und klinische Tätigkeit

seit 06/2021
Chefarzt Traumatologie, Stv. Klinikleiter
Teamleiter Traumatologie
Klinik für Orthopädie und Traumatologie (PD Dr. med. E. Benninger)
und Leiter Notfallzentrum
Kantonsspital Winterthur

2014 – 2021
Chefarzt Traumatologie, Stv. Klinikleiter
Leiter Traumatologie
Klinik für Orthopädie und Traumatologie (PD Dr. med. P. Koch)
und Leiter Notfallzentrum
Kantonsspital Winterthur

2009 – 2014
Chefarzt Traumatologie, Stv. Klinikleiter
Chirurgische Klinik (PD Dr. med. S. Wildi)
Stadtspital Waid, Zürich

2007 – 2009
Leitender Arzt Traumatologie
Chirurgische Klinik (Dr. med. S. Müller)
Spital Zollikerberg

2004 – 2007
Oberarzt
Klinik für Unfallchirurgie (Prof. Dr. med. O. Trentz)
Universitätsspital Zürich

2002 – 2004
Oberarzt
Chirurgische Klinik (Prof. Dr. med. U. Metzger)
Stadtspital Triemli, Zürich

2000 – 2001
Senior Registrar
Dept. Of Surgery (A. Berry, MD)
Northampton, UK

1999 – 2000
Oberarzt
Chirurgische Klinik (Dr. med. H. Wehrli)
GZO Wetzikon

1996 – 1999
Assistenzarzt
Chirurgische Klinik (Prof. Dr. med. M. Decurtins)
Kantonsspital Winterthur

1994 – 1996
Assistenzarzt
Chirurgische Klinik (Dr. med. H. Wehrli)
GZO Wetzikon

Fellowship

2005
Research Fellow
Institut für experimentelle Chirurgie
Universität des Saarlandes
(Prof. Dr. med. M. Menger) Homburg, Deutschland

Diplome

2016
Titularprofessur
Universität Zürich

2011
Fähigkeitsausweis klinische Notfallmedizin SGNOR

2007
Venia legendi (Habilitation) für Unfallchirurgie
Universität Zürich

2002
Schwerpunkt Allgemeinchirurgie und
Traumatologie SGACT

2001
Facharzt FMH Chirurgie

1994
Dissertation Universität Zürich

1993
Staatsexamen Medizin Universität Zürich

Mitgliedschaften

• Verbindung der Schweizer Ärztinnen und Ärzte (FMH)
• Ärztegesellschaft des Kantons Zürich (AGZ)
• Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Chirurgie (SGC)
• Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Allgemeinchirurgie und Traumatologie (SGACT)
• AO Trauma Switzerland
• Deutschsprachige Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Arthroskopie – AGA

Originalarbeiten

2017

• Emanuel Benninger, MD, Christoph Meier,MD, Stefan Wirth,‡ MD, Peter Philipp Koch,MD, and Dominik Meyer,‡ MD
  Effect of Mirrored Views on Endoscopic and Arthroscopic Skill Performance
  Orthop J Sports Med 5(2):eCollection
• Maduz R, Kugelmeir P, Meili S, Dörig R, Meier C, Wahl P
  Major influence of interobserver reliability on polytrauma identification with the Injury Severity Score (ISS): Time for a centralised coding in traumna registries?
  Injury 48(4): 885-889
• Wolfensperger F, Grüninger P, Dietrich M, Völlink M, Benninger E, Schläppi M, Meier C
  Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for complex fractures of the proximal humerus in elderly patients: impact on the level of independency, early function, and pain medication
  J Shoulder Elbow Surg 26(8): 1462-1468
• Benninger E, Meier C
  Minimally invasive lateral plate placement for metaphyseal fractures of the humerus and ist implications for the distal deltoid insertion: it is not only about the radial nerve. A cadaveric study
  Injury 48(3): 615-620
• Candrian G, Müller A, Dall’Acqua P, Kompatsiari K, Baschera GM, Mica L, Simmen HP, Glaab R, Fandino J, Schwendinger M, Meier C, Ulbrich EJ, Johannes S
  Longitudinal study of a NoGo-P3 event-related potential component following mild traumatic brain injury in adults.
  Ann Phys Rehabil Med: Epub ahead of print
• Dall’Acqua P, Johannes S, Mica L, Simmen HP, Glaab R, Fandino J, Schwendinger M, Meier C, Ulbrich EJ, Müller A, Jäncke L, Hänggi J
  Prefrontal cortical thickening after mild traumatic brain injury: a 1-year MRI study.
  J Neurotrauma: Epub ahead of print
• Dall’Acqua P, Johannes S, Mica L, Simmen HP, Glaab R, Fandino J, Schwendinger M, Meier C, Ulbrich EJ, Müller A, Baetschmann H, Jäncke L, Hänggi J
  Functional and Structural Network Recovery after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A 1-Year Longitudinal Study.
  Front Hum Neurosci 280: eCollection

2016

• Reduction techniques for trochanteric- and subtrochanteric freactures of the femur: a practical guide
  Falkensammer ML, Benninger E, Meier C.
  Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech2016; 83(5): 300-310.
• Connectomic and Surface-Based Morphometric Correlates of Acute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
  Dall’Acqua P, Johannes S, Mica L, Simmen HP, Glaab R, Fandino J, Schwendinger M, Meier C, Ulbrich EJ, Müller A, Jäncke L, Hänggi J.
  Front Hum Neurosci. 29(10)=127

2015

• Mueller A, Candrian G, Dall’Acqua P, Kompatsiari K, Baschera GM, Mica L, Simmen HP, Glaab R, Fandino J, Schwendinger M, Meier C, Ulbrich EJ, Johannes S
  Altered cognitive processes in the acute phase of mTBI: an analysis of independent components of event-related potentials.
  Neuroreport 26(16): 952-957
• Grueninger P, Nikolic N, Schneider J, Lattmann T, Platz A, Chmiel C, Meier C (2015) Arthroscopic Repair of Massive Cuff Tears with Large Subscapularis Tendon Ruptures (Lafosse III/ IV): A Prospective Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Controlled Case Series of 26 Cases with a Minimum Follow-Up of 1 Year.
  Arthroscopy 31 (11) : 2173-2182
• Besmens IS, Fuechsel FG, Chmiel C, Hess C, Meier C (2015) The value of SPECT/CT in the diagnostic process of chronic non-specific wrist pain
  JJ Ortho Rheum 1(1): 004

2014

• Finsterwald M, Sidelnikov E, Orav EJ, Dwason-Hughes B, Theiler R, Egli A, Platz A, Simmen HP, Meier C, Grob D, Beck S, Staehelin HB, Bischoff-Ferrari HA
  Gender-specific hip fracture risk in community-dwelling and institutionalized seniors aged 65
  years and older. Osteoporos Int 25(1): 167-176
• Kammerlander C, Gebhard F, Meier C, Lenich A, Linhart W, Clasbrummel B, Neubauer-Gartzke T, Garcia-Alonso M, Pavelka T, Blauth M
  Long-term results of the PFNA augmented. A prospective multicenter trial
  Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 134(3): 343-349
• Grueninger P, Nicolic N, Schneider J, Lattmann T, Platz A, Chmiel C, Meier C
  Arthroscopic repair of traumatic isolated subscapularis tendon lesions Lafosse III-IV: a prospective MRI-controlled case series with one year follow-up.
  Arthroscopy 30/(6): 665-672

2013

• Inauen C, Platz A, Rufibach K, Meier C, Zingg U, Spross C, Dietrich M
  Quality of life after osteosynthesis of fractures of the proximal humerus.
  J Orthop Trauma 27(4): e74-80
• Holstein JH, Karabin B, Scheuer C, Garcia P, Histing T, Meier C, Benninger E, Menger MD, Pohlemann T
  Endostatin promotes soft callus formation and inhibits callus remodeling during fracture healing in mice.
  J Orthop Res 31(10): 1579-1584
• Maier S, Sidelnikov E, Dawson-Hughes B, Egli A, Theiler R, Platz A, Staehelin HB, Simmen HP, Meier C, Dick W, Grob D, von Eckardstein A, Bischoff-Ferrari HA
  Before and after hip fracture, vitamin D deficiency may not be treated sufficiently.
  Osteoporos Int 24(11): 2765-2773

2012

• Benninger E, Laschke MW, Cardell M, Holstein JH, Lustenberger T, Keel M, Trentz O, Menger MD, Meier C
  Early detection of subclinical organ dysfunction by microdialysis of the rectus abdominis muscle in a porcine model of critical intra-abdominal hypertension.
  Shock 38(4): 420-428
• 2011
  Lattmann T*, Meier C*, Dietrich M, Forberger J, Platz A
  Results of volar locking plate osteosynthesis for distal radial fractures.
  J Trauma 70(6): 1510-1518
  * these authors contributed equally
• Lustenberger T, Meier C, Benninger E, Lenzlinger PM, Keel M
  C-clamp and pelvic packing for control of hemorrhage in patients with pelvic ring disruption: Review of 50 patients treated over 12 years.
  J Emerg Trauma Shock 4: 477-482
• Kammerlander C, Gebhard F, Meier C, Lenich A, Linhart W, Clasbrummel B, Neubauer-Gartzke T, Garcia-Alonso M, Pavelka T, Blauth M
  Standardized cement augmentation of the PFNA using a perforated blade: A new technique and preliminary clinical results. A prospective multicenter trial.
  Injury 42(12): 1484-1490

2010

• Benninger E, Laschke MW, Cardell M, Holstein JH, Seifert B, Keel M, Trentz O, Menger MD, Meier C
  Compartment pressure of the rectus sheath accurately reflects intra-abdominal pressure in a porcine model.
  J Surg Res 161(2): 295-300
• Benninger E, Laschke MW, Cardell M, Keel M, Seifert B, Trentz O, Menger MD, Meier C
  Intra-abdominal pressure development after different temporary abdominal closure techniques in a porcine model.
  J Trauma 66(4): 1118-1124

2009

• Mayer D, Rancic Z, Meier C, Pfammatter T, Veith FJ, Lachat M
  Open abdomen treatment following endovascular repair of ruptured abdominal aortic Aneurysms.
  J Vasc Surg 50(1): 1-7

2008

• Bennniger E, Labler L, Seifert B, Trentz O, Menger MD, Meier C
  In vitro comparison of intra-abdominal hypertension development after different temporary abdominal closure techniques.
  J Surg Res, 144(1): 102-106
• Dietrich M, Meier C, Lattmann T, Zingg U, Grueninger P, Platz A
  Complex fracture of the proximal humerus in the elderly: Locking plate osteosynthesis vs hemiarthroplasty.
  Chirurg 79(3): 231-240
• Holstein JH, Klein M, Garcia P, Histing T, Culemann U, Pizanis A, Laschke MW, Scheurer C, Meier C, Schorr H, Pohlemann T, Menger MD
  Rapamycin affects early fracture healing in mice.
  Br J Pharmacol 154(5): 1055-1062
• Lattmann T, Dietrich M, Meier C, Kilgus M, Platz A
  Comparison of two surgical approaches for volar locking plate osteosynthesis of the distal radius.
  J Hand Surg (Am) 33A: 1135-1143
• Holstein JH, Matthys R, Histing T, Becker S, Fiedler M, Garcia P, Meier C, Pohlemann T, Menger MD
  Development of a stable closed femoral fracture model in mice.
  J Surg Res 153(1): 71-75

2007

• Holstein JH, Menger MD, Culemann U, Meier C, Pohlemann T
  Development of a locking femur nail for mice.
  J Biomech 40: 215-219
• Holstein JH, Menger MD, Scheuer C, Meier C, Culemann U, Wirbel RJ, Garcia P, Pohlemann T
  Erythropoietin (EPO) – EPO-receptor signaling improves early endochondral ossification and mechanical strength in fracture healing.
  Life Sci 80: 893-900
• Meier C, Contaldo C, Schramm R, Holstein J, Hamacher JH, Amon M, Wanner GA, Trentz O, Menger MD
  A new model for the study of the abdominal compartment syndrome in rats.
  J Surg Res 139: 209-216
• Contaldo C, Meier C, Elsherbiny A, Harder Y, Trentz O, Menger MD, Wanner GA
  Human recombinant erythropoietin protects the striated muscle microcirculation of the dorsal skinfold from postischemic injury in mice.
  Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 293(1): H274-H283
• Dietrich M, Meier C, Zeller D, Grueninger P, Berbig R, Platz A
  Primary hemiarthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures in the elderly: Long-term functional outcome and social implications.
  Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 33(5): 512-519
• Keller IS, Meier C, Pfiffner R, Pfammatter T
  Clinical comparison between two optional vena cava filters.
  J Vasc Interv Radiol 18(4): 505-511
• Meier C, Pfammatter T, Stocker R, Labler L, Benninger E, Lenzlinger PM, Stover JF, Trentz O, Imhof HG
  Early placement of optional vena cava filter in high-risk patients with traumatic brain injury.
  Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 33(4): 407-413
• Meier C, Contaldo C, Schramm R, Holstein JH, Hamacher J, Amon M, Wanner GA, Trentz O, Menger MD
  Microdialysis of the rectus abdominis muscle for early detection of impending abdominal compartment syndrome.
  Intensive Care Med 33(8): 1434-1443
• Schramm R, Menger MD, Schmits R, Harder Y, Kirsch S, Meier C, Schaefers HJ
  Role of PECAM-1 in acute rejection of fully major histocompatibility complex class II-mismatsched cardiac allografts in mice.
  Transplantation 84(4): 555-558

2006

• Meier C, Pfiffner R, Labler L, Platz A, Pfammatter T, Trentz O
  Prophylactic insertion of optional vena cava filters in high-risk trauma patients.
  Eur J Trauma 32: 37-43
• Meier C, Keller IS, Pfiffner R, Labler L, Trentz O, Pfammatter T
  Early experience with the retrievable OptEase vena cava filter in high-risk trauma patients.
  Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 32: 589-595
• Meier C, Grueninger P, Platz A
  Elastic stable intramedullary nailing for midclavicular fractures in athletes: Indications, technical pitfalls and early results.
  Acta Orthop Belg 72: 269-275
• Meier C, Schramm R, Holstein J, Seifert B, Trentz O, Menger MD
  Measurement of compartment pressure of the rectus sheath during intra-abdominal hypertension in rats.
  Intensive Care Med 32: 1644-1648

2004

• Meier C, Schefold JC, Hug U, Trentz O, Platz A
  Temporary Kirschner wire ankle transfixation and delayed ORIF: A staged operative treatment for closed unstable ankle fractures with tibio-talar dislocations and soft tissue damage.
  Eur J Trauma 30: 371-377

2002

• Meier C, Wildermuth S
  Feasibility and potential of MR-Colonography for evaluating colorectal cancer.
  Swiss Surgery 8: 21-24

2000

• Meier C, Niedermann F, Wehrli H
  Laparoscopic fundoplications for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: experience with 49 surgical patients (1994-1999).
  Schweiz Med Wochenschr 130: 1399-1406

1999

• Villari B., Hess OM., Meier C., Pucillo A., Gaglione A, Turina M, Krayenbuehl HP
  Regression of coronary artery dimensions after successful aortic valve replacement.
  Circulation 85: 972-978

WISSENSCHAFTLICHE AUSZEICHNUNGEN / EDITORIALS

• Posterpreis für das beste Poster SGACT Bern 2017
  Thodis D, Rudin M, Meier C
  The intraoperative radial groove view and dorsal tangential view of the distal radius to assess potential dorsal protrusion of screw tips: feasibility and difficulties in clinical practice.
  105. Jahreskongress der Schweiz. Gesellschaft für Chirurgie, Bern, 16.-18. Mai 2017.
• Editorial zur Originalarbeit “Microdialysis of the rectus abdominis muscle for early detection of impending abdominal compartment syndrome” Intensive Care Med 2007
  Calzia E, Klaus S, Sugrue M
  Decompression in abdominal compartment syndrome: How early is early?
  Intensive Care Med 33(8): 1319-1321
• Prize Award for best oral presentation (2. prize), World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, B-Antwerp 2007
  Meier C, Contaldo C, Schramm R, Trentz O, Menger MD
  Abdominis rectus muscle microdialysis: Evaluation of a new promising tool for early detection of impending abdominal compartment syndrome.
  3^rd Bi-Annual World Congress Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, B-Antwerp March 21–24, 2007.
• Bretschneider-Preis der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Chirurgie als bester Kongressbeitrag, D-Münster 2006
  Holstein JH, Garcia P, Menger MD, Meier C, Culemann U, et al.
  Erythropoietin (EPO) – EPO-receptor signalling improves early endochondral ossification and mechanical strength in fracture healing.
  10. Chirurgische Forschungstage, D-Münster, 21.-23.Sept. 2006.
• Posterpreis Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Chirurgie (1. Platz), Zürich 2000
  Meier C, Wildermuth S, Breitenstein S, Marincek B.
  Virtuelle MR-Kolonoskopie als präoperative Abklärung bei Kolorektalen Karzinomen.
  87. Jahresversammlung der Schweiz. Gesellschaft für Chirurgie, Zürich, 17.-20. Mai 2000.
• Posterpreis Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Chirurgie (3. Platz), Lugano 1999
  Meier C, Stein R, Breitenstein S, Wigger P.
  Bilaterale Aneurysmen der Arteria femoralis profunda.
  86. Jahresversammlung der Schweiz. Gesellschaft für Chirurgie, Lugano, 9.-12. Juni 1999.