About Me

Education

• 2000-2006 Medical University of Vienna
• 2006-2007 Orthopedic outpatient clinic at the Military Hospital Vienna, and orthopedic training practice
• 2007 Training in general surgery with emphasis on hand surgery and nerve repair with Prof. Dr. H. Millesi (Wr. Privatklinik)
• 2008-2009 Training in orthopedic surgery at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical University of Vienna
• 2009-2013 Training in orthopedic surgery with emphasis on pediatric orthopedic surgery at the Orthopedic Hospital Vienna-Speising

• 2014 Fellowship at the Boston Children´s Hospital, USA (Hand and Orthopedic Upper Extremity Program)
• Guest visits in various renowned pediatric orthopedic clinics (e.g. Münster, Geneva, St. Petersburg)
• DFP-Diploma (Austrian Medical Chamber)
• EPOS Diploma (European Pediatric Orthopedic Society)
• Certified Hand Surgeon (Austrian Medical Chamber, 2016)
• Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (2018)

Work Experience

• May 2016: Promotion to Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (Medical University Vienna)
• Since 2013: Attending surgeon at the Pediatric Orthopedic Department of the Orthopedic Hospital Vienna-Speising
• Clinical focus: Pediatric orthopedics and surgery of the hand and upper limb
• Pediatric hand and upper limb  consultant and chair at the Orthopedic Hospital Vienna-Speising

Further Medical Occupations

• Board Member of the Austrian Society of Orthopedic Surgery
• Member Future Committee for Congenital Hand Malformations of the Austrian Society for Surgery of the Hand
• EPOS Educational Committee Chair, Upper Limb Study Group Member
• Peer-reviewing for several international orthopedic journals
• Editorial Board Member Arthroscopy (IF 5.973), Medicine (IF 1.817), Journal of Children´s Orthopaedics (IF 1.917) and BMC Muskuloskeletal Disorders (IF 2.562)

Awards and Fellowships

• LEO Award of the Austrian Society for Surgery of the Hand 2021
• Otto-Thalhammer-Preis of the Society for pre- and perinatal medicine 2021
• Travel fellowship of the German-speaking Pediatric Orthopedic Society (VKO) 2013
• “Theodor-Billroth” Scientific Award of the Austrian Medical Board 2013
• Scientific Award of the German-speaking Pediatric Orthopedic Society (VKO) 2016
• OMI Visiting Professorship (American Austrian Foundation) 2016
• EPOS Traveling Fellowship 2017

Memberships

• Austrian Society of Orthopedic Surgery (ÖGO)
• Austrian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ÖGH)
• German-speaking Pediatric Orthopedic Society (VKO)
• European Pediatric Orthopedic Society (EPOS)
• European Wrist Arthroscopy Society (EWAS)
• Science of Variation Study Group
• American Society for Surgery of the Hand (International Member)

Private

• Born in Vienna
• Married, father of three children

Publications (Extract, see full list here)

• Farr S, Guitton TG, Ring D, Science of Variation Group. How reliable is the radiographic diagnosis of mild Madelung deformity? J Wrist Surg. 2017 Dec 14. [Epub ahead of print]
• Farr S. Letter regarding „Postoperative Patient- and Parent-Reported Outcomes for Children with Congenital Hand Differences: A Systematic Review.“ Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 [in press]
• Farr S, Schachinger F. Length equalization of the upper extremities. Trauma Berufskrankh. 2017 Dec;19(4):198-203.
• Farr S. Letter to the Editor regarding „The diagnostic utility and clinical implications of wrist MRI in the pediatric population.“ Hand (N Y). 2017 Aug. 1 [Epub ahead of print]
• Schachinger F, Girsch W, Farr S. Soft-tissue distraction prior to single bone forearm surgery in ulnar longitudinal deficiency: a report of 2 cases. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol. 2017 [in press]
• Farr S, Schüller M, Ganger R, Girsch W. Outcomes after arthroscopic debridement of the triangular fibrocartilage complex in adolescents. J Wrist Surg. 2017 Jul 24. [Epub ahead of print]
• Farr S, Ganger R, Girsch W. Distal humeral flexion osteotomy for the treatment of supracondylar extension-type malunions in children. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2017 Jun 16. [Epub ahead of print]
• Farr S, Girsch W. Pathological fracture in a patient with an untreated congenital metacarpal synostosis. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2017 Oct;42(8):860-861.
• Alrabai HM, Farr A, Bettelheim D, Weber M, Farr S. Prenatal diagnosis of congenital upper limb differences: a current concept review. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2017 Nov;30(21):2557-2563.
• Farr S, Kranzl A, Hahne J, Ganger R. Rotational gait patterns in children and adolescents following tension band plating of idiopathic genua valga. J Orthop Res. 2017 Aug;35(8):1617-1624.
• Farr S, Mindler G, Ganger R, Girsch W. Bone lengthening in the pediatric upper extremity. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2016 Sep 7;98(17):1490-503. Review.
• Farr S, Alrabai HM, Meizer E, Ganger R, Radler C. Rebound of Frontal Plane Malalignment After Tension Band Plating. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Aug 29. [Epub ahead of print]
• Alrabai HM, Farr S, Girsch W. Triphalangeal Thumb Reduction Osteotomy Through a Versatile Spiral Approach. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2016 Jun;20(2):54-60.
• Farr S, Rois J, Ganger R, Girsch W. Reconstruction for Elbow Instability Caused by Congenital Aplasia of the Ulnar Coronoid Process – A Case Report. Acta Orthop. 2016 Feb;87(1):85-6.
• Farr S, Girsch W. The Hand and Wrist in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Nov;40(11):2289-92.
• Farr S, Girsch W. Reply to comments on Farr et al.: “Clinical experience with arthroscopically-assisted repair of peripheral triangular fibrocartilage complex tears in adolescents-technique and results”. Int Orthop. 2015 Oct;39(10):2089-90.
• Farr S, Zechmann U, Ganger R, Girsch W. Clinical Experience with Arthroscopically Assisted Repair of Peripheral Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tears in Adolescents – Technique and Results. Int Orthop. 2015 Aug;39(8):1571-7.
• Farr S, Kalish LA, Bae DS, Waters PM. Radiographic Criteria for Undergoing an Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy in Madelung Deformity: A Long-Term Experience from a Single Institution. J Pediatr Orthop. 2016 Apr-May;36(3):310-5.
• Farr S, Bae DS. Inter- and Intrarater Reliability of Ulna Variance versus Lunate Subsidence Measurements in Madelung Deformity. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Jan;40(1):62-66.e1.
• Kaipel M, Schützenberger S, Farr S, Gergely I, Vlcek A, Kainberger F, Boszotta H, Pretterklieber M. Reliability of radiographic landmarks in medial patello-femoral ligament reconstruction in relation to the anatomical femoral torsion. Int Orthop. 2015 Mar;39(3):423-8.
• Kaipel M, Grabowiecki P, Sinz K, Farr S, Sinz G. Migration characteristics and early clinical results of the NANOS® short-stem hip arthroplasty. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2015 May;127(9-10):375-8.
• Zenz W, Klobassa DS, Sonnleitner A, Binder A, Sellner A, Sperl M, Wintergerst U, Huemer C, Ausserer B, Stelzl W, Kaulfersch W, Grigorow I, Biebl A, Wimmer A, Ortner D, Emhofer J, Birnbacher R, Mostafa G, Ihm U, Keck B, Farr S, Jaros Z, Zaunschirm HA, Weingarten C, Glennie L, Van Leeuwen E, Levin M. [Genetic research in Austrian children. Balancing act between milestones in medicine and millstones in bureaucracy]. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd. 2014 Dec;162(12):1110-16. German.
• Farr S, Ganger R, Grill F. [Congenital tibial hemimelia]. Orthopade. 2014 Nov;43(11):1016-21. German.
• Farr S, Kranzl A, Pablik E, Kaipel M, Ganger R. Functional and Radiographic Consideration of Lower Limb Malalignment in Children and Adolescents With Idiopathic Genu Valgum. J Orthop Res. 2014 Oct;32(10):1362-70. 
• Farr S, Grill F, Ganger R, Girsch W. Open Open Surgery Versus Nonoperative Treatments for Paediatric Trigger Thumb: a Systematic Review. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2014 Sep;39(7):719-26.
• Farr S, Ganger R, Girsch W. Vascularized bone transfer for treatment of advanced stage juvenile lunatomalacia: A preliminary report of 2 cases. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2014 May;23(3):282-4.
• Farr S, Huyer D, Sadoghi P, Kaipel M, Grill F, Ganger R. Prevalence of Osteoarthritis and Clinical Results after Elmslie-Trillat Procedure: A retrospective long-term follow-up. Int Orthop. 2014 Jan;38(1):61-6.
• Kaipel M, Prenner A, Bachl S, Farr S, Sinz G. Migration characteristics and early clinical results of a novel finned pressfit acetabular cup. Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2014 Apr;126(7-8):208-11.
• Al Kaissi A, Farr S, Ganger R, Klaushofer K, Grill F. Windswept lower limb deformities in patients with hypophosphataemic rickets. Swiss Med Wkly. 2013 Dec 6; 143:w13904. 
• Farr S, Ganger R, Girsch W. A unique case of temporary epiphysiodesis in an adolescent patient with ulnocarpal impaction syndrome. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2013 Nov;38(9):1003-4.
• Kaissi AA, Farr S, Ganger R, Hofstaetter JG, Klaushofer K, Grill F. Treatment of varus deformities of the lower limbs in patients with achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia. Open Orthop J. 2013 Mar;7(3):33-9.
• Farr S, Grill F. [Growth prognosis and surgical options for adolescents with tall stature]. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd. 2012 Apr;160(4):387-92. German.
• Farr S, Petje G, Sadoghi P, Ganger R, Grill F, Girsch W. Radiographic Early to Midterm Results of Distraction Osteogenesis in Radial Longitudinal Deficiency. J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Nov;37(11): 2313-19.
• Farr S, Grill F, Ganger R, Graf A, Girsch W. Pathomorphologic Findings of Wrist Arthroscopy in Children and Adolescents With Chronic Wrist Pain. Arthroscopy. 2012 Nov;28(11):1634-43.
• Farr S, Grill F, Girsch W. Wrist arthroscopy in children and adolescents: a single surgeon experience of thirty-four cases. Int Orthop. 2012 Jun;36(6):1215-20.
• Farr S, Sevelda F, Mader P, Graf A, Petje G, Sabeti-Aschraf M. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in calcifying tendinitis of the shoulder. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2011 Dec;19(12):2085-89.
• Farr S, Grill F, Müller D. [When is the optimal time for hip ultrasound screening?]. Orthopade. 2008 Jun;37(6):532, 534-6, 538-40. German.

Presentations (Extract)

• Ulnocarpale Beschwerden und Madelung’sche Deformität bei Jugendlichen. 50. Symposium der DAH, Zürich. 9/2009
• Der Pollex flexus congenitus und kindliche Tumoren der Hand. 47. Jahrestagung der ÖGKJ, Graz. 10/2009
• Ergebnisse der offenen Reposition bei der Behandlung der Hüftluxation in den ersten Lebensjahren. 47. Jahrestagung der ÖGKJ, Graz. 10/2009
• Hüftendoprothetik im jungen Erwachsenenalter als Folge von Hüfterkrankungen im Säuglings- und Kindesalter. 47. Jahrestagung der ÖGKJ, Graz. 10/2009
• Correction of Angular Deformities of the Lower Extremity with 8-plate – A Retrospective Analysis. 8th CEOC Meeting, Pécs. 6/2010
• Developmental Dislocation of the Hip: Comparison of Early Treatment versus Late Open Reduction and Pelvic Osteotomy. 8th CEOC Meeting, Pécs. 6/2010
• The neurogenic Flatfoot – Functional results after surgery. 8th CEOC Meeting, Pécs. 6/2010
• Multiple Hereditäre Exostosenerkrankung. 48. Jahrestagung der ÖGKJ, Linz. 10/2010
• Wachstumsprognostik und operative Therapiemöglichkeiten im Kniegelenksbereich bei Hochwuchs. ÖGO-Jahrestagung, Linz. 9/2011
• Achskorrektur bei idiopathischen Genua vara oder valga – Arthroseprävention oder nur kosmetischer Eingriff? ÖGO-Symposium, Salzburg. 3/2012
• Guided Growth in Children with Skeletal Dysplasias. 3rd Int. Workshop on Growth Plate Research, Wien. 7/2012
• Pathomorphologic Findings of Wrist Arthroscopy in Children and Adolescents With Chronic Wrist Pain. AAOS Annual Meeting, Chicago. 3/2013
• Wrist Arthroscopy in Children and Adolescents. 7th Alpine Workshop on Malformation of the Upper Extremity and Hand, Obergurgl. 4/2013
• Distraction Osteogenesis in Radial Longitudinal Deficiency. 7th Alpine Workshop on Malformation of the Upper Extremity and Hand, Obergurgl. 4/2013
• A unique case of temporary epiphysiodesis in an adolescent patient with ulnocarpal impaction syndrome. 7th Alpine Workshop on Malformation of the Upper Extremity and Hand, Obergurgl. 4/2013
• Das schmerzhafte Handgelenk im Kindes- und Jugendalter. Kongresstage Orthopädie der Vinzenz-Gruppe, Wien. 11/2013
• Rezidive nach Korrektur von Achsfehlstellungen mittels temporärer Hemiepiphysiodese. 28. Jahrestagung der Vereinigung für Kinderorthopädie, Bonn. 3/2014
• Radiologische Ergebnisse nach Unterarm-Verlängerungen bei Radiusdysplasie. 55. Symposium der DAH, Bad Ischl. 5/2014
• Fehlbildungen der Hand. ÖGO-Ausbildungsseminar Kinderorthopädie, Wien. 11/2014
• Akute und chronische Knochen- und Gelenksinfektionen. ÖGO-Ausbildungsseminar Kinderorthopädie, Wien. 11/2014
• Is there a role for conservative treatment in pediatric trigger thumb? A systematic review. 34. EPOS Meeting, Marseille. 4/2015
• Radiographic Criteria for Undergoing an Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy in Madelung Deformity: A Long-Term Experience from a Single Institution. 34. EPOS Meeting, Marseille. 4/2015
• Radiographic Criteria for Undergoing an Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy in Madelung Deformity: A Long-Term Experience from a Single Institution. World Symposium on Congenital Malformations of the Hand and Upper Limb, Rotterdam. 5/2015
• Mit ECF erwachsen werden – Was ist zu erwarten? Deutscher Kongress für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Berlin. 10/2015
• Angeborene Fehlbildungen (M. Madelung, Radioulnare Synostose, Radiusköpfchenluxation, Radiusaplasie) – Muss man alles operieren? Deutscher Kongress für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Berlin. 10/2015
• Prävalenz von Gonarthrose nach Elmslie-Trillat-Verfahren bei rezidivierender Patellaluxation: Eine Langzeit-Nachuntersuchung. ÖGO – Jahrestagung, Wien. 10/2015
• Dynamische Kniegelenksbelastung bei Kindern und Jugendlichen mit Genua valga: Ergebnisse nach operativer Achskorrektur. 30. Jahrestagung der Vereinigung für Kinderorthopädie, München. 3/2016
• Rettungseingriffe am kindlichen Handgelenk bei fortgeschrittenem Morbus Kienböck. ÖGH-Frühjahrsklausurtagung, Graz. 3/2016
• Dynamic Knee Joint Loading in Children and Adolescents with Idiopathic Genua Valga: The Results Following Surgical Correction of Axial Malalignment. 35. EPOS Meeting, Rom. 4/2016
• Prenatal Development and Classification of Hand and Upper Limb Malformations. OMI Satellite Symposium, St. Petersburg. 9/2016
• The Painful Pediatric Wrist. OMI Satellite Symposium, St. Petersburg. 9/2016
• Surgical Treatment of Upper Limb Problems in Spasticity. 4^th EPOS-EFORT BAT Instructional Course Triology – Part III, Paediatric Orthopaedics Basic II, Wien. 3/2017
• Congenital Malformations of the Shoulder Girdle.  4^th EPOS-EFORT BAT Instructional Course Triology – Part III, Paediatric Orthopaedics Basic II, Wien. 3/2017
• Congenital Malformations of the Elbow, Forearm and Wrist. 4^th EPOS-EFORT BAT Instructional Course Triology – Part III, Paediatric Orthopaedics Basic II, Wien. 3/2017
• Surgical Treatment of Syndactyly and Polydactyly. 4^th EPOS-EFORT BAT Instructional Course Triology – Part III, Paediatric Orthopaedics Basic II, Wien. 3/2017
• Distal Humeral Flexion-Osteotomy For the Treatment of Supracondylar Extension-Type Malunions in Children. 4^th European Symposium on Pediatric Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, Paris. 6/2017
• Long-Term Outcomes After Arthroscopic Debridement of the TFCC in Adolescents. 4^th European Symposium on Pediatric Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation, Paris. 6/2017