New chief physician for orthopedics in Altenburger Land: Prof. Aurich takes over!
Prof. Dr. Matthias Aurich will be the new chief physician of the orthopedics clinic at the Altenburger Land Clinic from July 2025.

New chief physician for orthopedics in Altenburger Land: Prof. Aurich takes over!
A new wind of fresh air is blowing at the Altenburger Land Clinic, as Prof. Dr. will take over from July 2025. Matthias Aurich is head of the clinic for orthopedics and trauma surgery as well as the special trauma surgery and sports medicine. Loud ABG.net He brings with him an impressive career that includes positions at the University of Jena, Chicago and Melbourne. With a clear focus on the care of accident and seriously injured people as well as the treatment of cartilage damage and osteoarthritis, Aurich has a lot of experience.
The new chief physician has decided to continue his career in Altenburg because he sees the combination of orthopedics and trauma surgery in one clinic as particularly beneficial for patients. This makes it possible to treat acute injuries and chronic pain under one roof. Prof. Dr. Aurich is firmly determined to create a positive working environment for his colleagues and thus sustainably improve patient care.
A cross-section through the career
After studying medicine at the University of Jena and visiting institutions in Dublin and Yokohama, Aurich began his career in 1996 at the Thuringia Clinic in Saalfeld. He currently taught and researched as an adjunct professor through various positions, including cartilage and arthrosis research in Stuttgart and at Rush University in Chicago. With a focus on trauma management and musculoskeletal restoration, Aurich remains at the cutting edge of orthopedic research.
A highlight of his career was his habilitation at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in 2021, followed by his appointment as an adjunct professor over a year later. These successes speak for his commitment and expertise in orthopedics and trauma surgery.
Training in focus
However, the topics of orthopedics and trauma surgery are not just limited to treatment. Initiatives such as the ORMEDICUM® conference, which offers a broad training program, show how important the continuous exchange of knowledge among specialist colleagues is. The event is hosted by Dr. med. Alois Franz and Dr. med. Andree Ellermann scientifically led. Loud FAME forum Participants appreciate the appealing atmosphere and the practical content, which is crucial for everyday working life.
The organizer AE Arbeitsgemeinschaft Endoprothetik GmbH and the Academy of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery (AOUC) are also driving forward the training. In various events held as part of AOUC The focus is on the exchange of new research results and treatment methods. This commitment not only promotes the personal development of physicians, but also the quality of patient care.
With Prof. Dr. Aurich at the forefront and the focus on further training and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Altenburger Land Clinic will certainly become an important contact point for everyone in orthopedics and trauma surgery. A good recipe for anyone looking for treatment at the highest level.