Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon | Head of Knee Department, Monica Hospital Antwerp | Scientific Advisor, IRCCS Galeazzi Milan

Dr. Koen Lagae is a leading knee surgeon known for his expertise in complex ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and joint preservation. He leads the Knee Department at Monica Hospital in Antwerp, Belgium, and serves as Scientific Advisor at IRCCS Galeazzi in Milan. Trained at KU Leuven and fellowship-trained in the US and UK, he is the clinical successor of Prof. M. Martens and a reference in advanced knee surgery across Europe.

Dr. Lagae’s surgical focus includes ACL/PCL reconstruction, meniscal transplantation, and biologic cartilage repair. He has treated numerous elite European footballers and was a member of the Steadman Clinic’s advisory panel for meniscus implant development. He is deeply involved in translational research on ACL biomechanics and scaffold-based joint repair.

A respected member of SIGASCOT, ESSKA, and the Belgian Knee Society, Dr. Lagae is also a frequent international lecturer and surgical instructor. He contributes actively to clinical trials and educational efforts in cartilage surgery and sports orthopaedics.

Combining technical excellence with a patient-tailored approach, Dr. Lagae is a trusted leader in knee preservation strategies, offering cutting-edge, evidence-based care to active patients across Europe.