Orthopedic surgery
of the knee
Head of Orthopedics at CHIREC Delta and co-founder of the Brussels Knee Center (BKC). Co-designer of the patented SCORE 2 prosthesis.
“Every patient deserves personalized care, combining medical expertise and attentive listening, to sustainably restore their mobility and quality of life.”
Dr. Michel Vancabeke
Chef de Service
CHIREC Delta
Dr. Michel Vancabeke
Since 1997, Dr. Michel Vancabeke has practiced orthopedic surgery with a specialization in knee pathologies. A graduate of ULB with high distinction, he is Head of the Orthopedic Department at CHIREC Delta and co-founder of the Brussels Knee Center (BKC), a European reference center.
His international training in Switzerland, Canada and France allows him to adapt best practices to each patient. An active trainer, he has been responsible for knee surgery courses at ULB for orthopedist training since 2010 and contributes to spreading high quality standards to young surgeons in Belgium and internationally.
Medical director of Brussels Basketball and Royal Castors Braine, he also supports high-level athletes in their performance and recovery. His expertise in sports medicine makes him a privileged partner for professional athletes.
Excellence and Innovation
Co-designer of the patented SCORE 2 prosthesis (EP3498231A1), Dr. Vancabeke is author of 16 international publications and organizer of the Sport and Knee Congress since 2006. Reviewer for Acta Orthopaedica Belgica and International Orthopaedics.
Professional Career
ULB Degree
Medical degree with high distinction
International Training
Switzerland, Canada, France
CHIREC Delta
Integration into orthopedic department
ULB Teaching
Responsible for knee surgery courses
Brussels Knee Center
Co-founder of BKC
Head of Department
Orthopedics at CHIREC Delta
A patient-centered approach
Listening and clarity
Dr. Vancabeke makes it a point of honor to explain simply, without unnecessary medical jargon, so that each patient can make informed decisions.
Post-operative follow-up
Follow-up is at the heart of his practice. He pays as much attention to the quality of the surgical procedure as to functional recovery, adapting rehabilitation to the patient's real needs.
Specialized physiotherapy
"The surgeon alone will not have a good result if not followed by good physiotherapy." Rehabilitation requires collaboration with specific physiotherapy centers.
Innovation and research
He collaborates in the design of surgical decision-support software and participates in robotic surgery projects, aiming to increase precision while keeping control with the surgeon.
Areas of expertise
Sports medicine
Medical director of Brussels Basketball and Royal Castors Braine.
- Professional basketball
- Sports traumatology
- Return to sport
Arthroscopy
Minimally invasive surgery for meniscal and cartilage injuries.
- Meniscal suture
- Outpatient
- Minimal scarring
ACL Reconstruction
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction by arthroscopy with 95% success rate.
- Minimally invasive technique
- Autologous grafts
- Return to sport
Knee Prostheses
Total and partial prostheses including the co-developed SCORE 2 prosthesis.
- SCORE 2 Prosthesis
- Assisted surgery
- 15-20 year durability
SCORE 2 Prosthesis
Latest generation mobile bearing total knee prosthesis
Co-designed by Dr. Vancabeke with Amplitude SAS, the SCORE 2 prosthesis offers exceptional stability and durability thanks to its mobile rotating platform that reproduces the natural kinematics of the knee.
Its design is based on morphometric analysis of 1,200 digitized knees, ensuring faster recovery and estimated longevity of over 20 years.
Optimal fit
9 femoral implant sizes to adapt to each morphology.
Natural kinematics
Faithful reproduction of knee movement, reducing wear.
Robotic precision
AMPLIVISION compatible for computer-assisted surgery.
French quality
Patent EP3498231A1, manufactured by Amplitude SAS.
SCORE 2
Amplitude SAS
Multiple centers to receive you in the best conditions
Clinique des Courses
Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Val des Seigneurs, 23
1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Hours
Monday morning
Hôpital Delta
Auderghem
Boulevard du Triomphe, 201
1160 Auderghem
Hours
Monday afternoon
Med in Sport
Anderlecht
Bld Sylvain Dupuis, 229
1070 Anderlecht
Hours
Tuesday morning (1 week/2)
Cabinet Waterloo
Waterloo
Avenue des Nations Unies, 82
1410 Waterloo
Hours
Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon
Cabinet Mons
Saint-Symphorien (Mons)
Chaussée Roi Baudouin, 80
7000 Saint-Symphorien
Hours
Thursday afternoon (1 week/2)
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Address
CHIREC Delta Boulevard du Triomphe 201 1160 Auderghem, Bruxelles