European Hip Center
    Team & collaboration

    One team, four locations.

    Main location in Westerlo, with collaborations in Antwerp, Leuven and Ieper. One philosophy, the Hip Coach concept and the same way of operating.

    Main location

    Westerlo

    Hip surgeons

    Prof. Dr. Kristoff Corten, Hip Surgeon bij European Hip Center — Main Location Westerlo
    Hip Surgeon

    Prof. Dr. Kristoff Corten

    Orthopaedic surgeon and global reference in muscle-sparing hip reconstruction. Co-developer of the EDA anterior approach and One-Day-Hip concept.

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    Dr. Cigdem Sarac, Hip Surgeon bij European Hip Center — Main location Westerlo
    Hip Surgeon

    Dr. Cigdem Sarac

    Orthopaedic surgeon, trained in hip replacement surgery. Dr. Sarac is lead surgeon at PMC Rotterdam and specialises in the muscle-sparing anterior approach.

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    Dr. Frans-Jozef Vandeputte, Hip Surgeon bij European Hip Center — Main location Westerlo
    Hip Surgeon

    Dr. Frans-Jozef Vandeputte

    Specialist in total hip replacement, revision hip replacement, and muscle-sparing hip and pelvic surgery. Also FAI/arthroscopy and tendon injuries.

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    Hip Coaches

    Rehabilitation and patient guidance.

    Stijn Roose, Hip Coach bij European Hip Center — Main location Westerlo
    Hip Coach

    Stijn Roose

    Master in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, specialised in complex hip pathology. Stijn is CEO and co-developer of the Hip Coach Concept and the HipCloud application.

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    Abner Sergooris, Hip Coach bij European Hip Center — Main location Westerlo
    Hip Coach

    Abner Sergooris

    PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, specialised in FAI and hip osteoarthritis. Abner is the Head of Research at the EHC.

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    Manon De Sloover, Hip Coach bij European Hip Center — Main Location Westerlo & Hub Ypres
    Hip Coach

    Manon De Sloover

    Master in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, specialised in the Women Hip Unit. Manon is part of the Education Unit and takes care of everything regarding education for patients and healthcare providers.

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    Charise Janssens, Hip Coach bij European Hip Center — Main location Westerlo
    Hip Coach

    Charise Janssens

    Master in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, specialised in sports injuries. Charise is part of the Research Unit.

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    Tim Schepers, Hip Coach bij European Hip Center — Main location Westerlo
    Hip Coach

    Tim Schepers

    Master in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, specialised in exercise therapy for hip patients. Tim is part of the Research Unit.

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    Care coordinators

    Four care coordinators guide you through your pathway from A to Z.

    Gina Schorreels, Head Care Coordinator bij European Hip Center — Main location Westerlo
    Head Care Coordinator

    Gina Schorreels

    Care coordinator with over 10 years of experience at UZ Antwerpen and UZ Leuven. Manages our care coordinators and supports the physicians.

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    Jolien Van Dun, Care coordinator and nurse bij European Hip Center — Main location Westerlo
    Care coordinator and nurse

    Jolien Van Dun

    Nurse and former midwife. Point of contact for patients, responsible for blood sampling and assisting with injections.

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    Gerben Coudijzer, Care Coordinator and Nurse bij European Hip Center — Main location Westerlo
    Care Coordinator and Nurse

    Gerben Coudijzer

    Nurse with experience in the operating theatre. Strong foundation in pre- and post-operative care. Point of contact for patients throughout their journey.

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    Emma Van den Brande, Care Coordinator and Nurse bij European Hip Center — Main Location Westerlo
    Care Coordinator and Nurse

    Emma Van den Brande

    Nurse with 3 years of experience in home nursing at Wit-Gele Kruis. Contact person for patients throughout their care trajectory.

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    Creative Hip Management

    Femke Sprankenis, Creative Hip Manager bij European Hip Center — Hoofdlocatie Westerlo
    Creative Hip Manager

    Femke Sprankenis

    Master Biologie, met opleidingen in Wetenschapscommunicatie en Medische Illustratie. Verantwoordelijk voor online zichtbaarheid, medische illustratie en grafisch ontwerp.

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