About Daniel Berthold
About Daniel P. Berthold
I am PD Dr. med. Daniel P. Berthold, a specialist in orthopedic and trauma surgery, a university lecturer at the Technical University of Munich and a sports orthopedist. My interest is not only in what an MRI shows, but in what a person wants to be able to do safely again in everyday life, at work or in sport.
At a glance
What matters for this decision.
- Specialist in orthopedic and trauma surgery
- University lecturer at the Technical University of Munich
- More than 100 publications and more than 25 medical textbook contributions
- Focus on joints, sports injuries and return to sport
Professional societies
Scientific exchange across borders.
Memberships in national and international professional societies connect clinical experience with research, continuing education and professional exchange.
Links lead to each society’s official website.
Decision guide
Four points to discuss before deciding.
Use these points to prepare the question you want a second opinion to clarify.
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Starting point
Specialist in orthopedic and trauma surgery
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Available information
University lecturer at the Technical University of Munich
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Options
More than 100 publications and more than 25 medical textbook contributions
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Next step
Focus on joints, sports injuries and return to sport
My medical perspective
Understand the finding — and what it means for you.
Symptoms affect everyday life, work and sport in different ways. For me, a useful decision therefore starts not with a single image or procedure, but with your history, function, goal and the uncertainty that still needs to be resolved.
I discuss conservative and surgical approaches with their realistic possibilities and limits. This explicitly includes modern conservative and orthobiologic treatments such as PRP or ACP when the diagnosis and treatment goal support their use. A recommendation should be understandable and make a concrete next step possible.
Clinical practice and training
Sports orthopedics shaped by university medicine and international research.
My clinical and academic development has included the Technical University of Munich, LMU Munich and a research fellowship at the University of Connecticut. These experiences shaped my perspective on the shoulder and knee, biomechanics, sports injuries and rehabilitation.
As a specialist in orthopedic and trauma surgery, my clinical focus is on joint problems, sports injuries, second opinions and return-to-sport decisions. This includes ambitious recreational athletes as well as people who want to regain dependable function at work or in everyday life.
Research and teaching
Research should improve decisions.
More than 100 scientific publications, including 90 indexed in PubMed, and more than 25 medical textbook contributions form the academic foundation of my work. Research interests include sports orthopedics, the shoulder and knee, biomechanics, prevention and functional outcomes.
As a university lecturer at the Technical University of Munich, my work also includes teaching and scientific quality review. Four selected research projects received the AGA Research Award, AGA Poster Award, Perthes Award and Richard B. Caspari Award.
Expertise
Connecting clinical practice, research and sport.
This personal website brings together my medical specialties, second opinions, expert reports, professional-sport work, advisory activities, research and patient information. In-person examination and treatment in Munich take place at my OrthoCenter consultation. Diagnostic and performance services are explained on their respective topic pages.
Separate contact routes are available for the media, lectures, scientific collaboration and medical advisory inquiries. This makes it clear where each request belongs and when a personal medical examination is needed.
Common questions
Answers to common questions.
What are Daniel Berthold’s medical specialties?
His focus includes sports orthopedics, shoulder and knee problems, sports injuries, joint preservation, second opinions and return to sport.
Where do in-person consultations take place?
Examination and treatment in Munich take place at the OrthoCenter consultation. The appointment link leads to the practice booking service.
Where can I find his publications?
The publications page links to a selected collection and the full author profiles on PubMed and ORCID.
Next step
Which contact route fits your request?
Choose between a clinical appointment, second opinion, athlete care or a professional inquiry.
