Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint preservation, complex knee reconstruction, and minimally invasive sports medicine procedures.
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About
Dr. Ingrid Sørensen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in sports medicine and joint preservation. After completing her medical degree at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, she pursued residency training at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen and a fellowship in sports medicine at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado.
Her surgical practice focuses on arthroscopic procedures, ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and joint-preserving osteotomies. She has particular expertise in treating complex knee injuries in athletes and active individuals of all ages.
Dr. Sørensen serves as the Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Nordic Medical Center and is a team physician for the national ski federation. She believes that the best surgical outcomes begin with thorough diagnosis, patient education, and individualized rehabilitation protocols.
Her research interests include biomechanics of the ACL, cartilage regeneration techniques, and return-to-sport protocols following major knee reconstruction. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed orthopedic journals and presents regularly at international conferences.
Outside the operating room, Dr. Sørensen is passionate about injury prevention in youth sports and has developed community programs to reduce ACL injuries in adolescent athletes through neuromuscular training.
She is fluent in Swedish, Danish, English, and German, and welcomes international patients seeking specialized orthopedic care.
Areas of Expertise
ACL, PCL, MCL, and multi-ligament knee reconstruction using autograft and allograft techniques with anatomic placement for optimal biomechanical function.
Microfracture, autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), osteochondral autograft transfer (OATS), and matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI).
High tibial osteotomy, distal femoral osteotomy, and peri-acetabular osteotomy for young patients with early joint degeneration seeking to delay replacement.
Rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability surgery, SLAP repair, and distal clavicle excision using arthroscopic and open techniques.
Comprehensive care for athletes including injury assessment, surgical intervention when necessary, and structured return-to-play protocols.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and adipose-derived stem cell treatments for tendon and ligament injuries.
Education & Credentials
Stockholm, Sweden
Doctor of Medicine, 2006
Graduated with Honors
Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark
2006-2011
The Steadman Clinic
Vail, Colorado, USA
2011-2012
Traumatology (EBOT)
Certified 2012
Recertified 2022
Certificate of Added Qualifications
Sports Medicine
2013
ESSKA, AOSSM, AAOS
International Cartilage Repair Society
Scandinavian Orthopedic Association
Professional Journey
Nordic Medical Center, Oslo. Lead a department of 14 orthopedic surgeons. Oversee quality improvement initiatives resulting in a 23% reduction in surgical site infections and 15% improvement in patient-reported outcomes.
Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog. Established the cartilage restoration program and performed the hospital's first MACI procedure. Supervised orthopedic residents and medical students.
St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim. Specialized in sports medicine and knee surgery. Served as team physician for the regional football club and developed youth injury prevention programs.
The Steadman Clinic, Vail, Colorado. Trained under Dr. Richard Steadman in advanced arthroscopic techniques, cartilage restoration, and complex knee reconstruction. Assisted in care of Olympic and professional athletes.
Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen. Completed comprehensive orthopedic training with rotations in trauma, joint replacement, spine, hand, and pediatric orthopedics. Research focus on ACL biomechanics.
Clinical Services
Detailed clinical examination, imaging review, and treatment planning for knee injuries including ligament tears, meniscal pathology, cartilage defects, and patellofemoral disorders.
Minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder, ankle, and hip for meniscal repair, ligament reconstruction, and cartilage procedures.
Advanced techniques including autologous chondrocyte implantation, osteochondral autograft transfer, and matrix-based cartilage repair for focal cartilage defects.
Ultrasound-guided PRP, prolotherapy, and biologic injections for tendonopathies, ligament injuries, and early osteoarthritis in appropriate candidates.
Expert review of complex orthopedic cases, imaging studies, and prior surgical records to provide independent recommendations for treatment.
Comprehensive care for athletic injuries including acute trauma, overuse injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation coordination for optimal return to sport.
Research & Publications
A 10-year follow-up study of 89 patients demonstrating durable cartilage repair and significant improvement in KOOS scores following MACI for patellofemoral cartilage lesions.
Comparison of quadriceps tendon autograft versus hamstring autograft in 240 patients with 3-year follow-up showing superior graft incorporation and reduced donor site morbidity.
Meta-analysis of 28 studies examining return-to-sport rates, timing, and functional outcomes following surgical reconstruction of knee dislocations with multi-ligament injury.
Double-blind RCT comparing leukocyte-rich PRP versus saline injection in 120 athletes with chronic patellar tendinopathy showing significant improvement in VISA-P scores at 12 months.
Cadaveric study evaluating the load-to-failure characteristics of modern all-inside meniscal repair devices versus traditional inside-out suture repair.
Patient Perspectives
Recognition
European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
Scandinavian Orthopedic Association
For outstanding patient outcomes and surgical innovation
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Visiting fellowship to leading cartilage centers in Japan and South Korea
For research on long-term MACI outcomes
Contact
Whether you are dealing with a sports injury, considering surgery, or seeking a second opinion, we are here to help. Our team will respond within one business day.