Viktor Krebs
Experienced in Infectious Arthritis

Dr. Viktor Krebs

Orthopedics
Cleveland Clinic
Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
Avon, OH 
On Staff At
38 Years of Experience
Experienced in Infectious Arthritis
Cleveland Clinic
Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, 
Avon, OH 
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Overview

Viktor Krebs is an Orthopedics provider in Avon, Ohio. Dr. Krebs has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infectious Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Acute Pain, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 134 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
The Ohio State University, 1988.0
Residency
Cleveland Clinic
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Specialist in OH
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000
Fellowships
New England Baptist Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Marymount Hospital
Euclid Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
South Pointe Hospital
Fairview Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
33100 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Avon, OH 44011
Call: 440-695-4000
Other Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
2049 East 100th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
Call: 216-444-2200

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

4 Clinical Trials

Prospective Randomized Trial of Dermabond Prineo Wound Closure System on Operating Room Time and Wound Closure Time in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Prospective Randomized Trial of Dermabond Prineo Wound Closure System on Operating Room Time and Wound Closure Time in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 13, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
The Use of STRATAFIX Suture Device Compared to Standard-of-care for Deep Tissue Closure in Total Knee Arthroplasty
The Use of STRATAFIX Suture Device Compared to Standard-of-care for Deep Tissue Closure in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 19, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective Randomized Trial of Stratafix vs. Vicryl on Operating Room Time and Wound Closure Time in Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Prospective Randomized Trial of Stratafix vs. Vicryl on Operating Room Time and Wound Closure Time in Total Hip Arthroplasty.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 17, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Randomized Controlled Trial of Wound Management With Negative Pressure Dressing Versus Standard Dressing After Knee and Hip Revision Arthroplasty.
Randomized Controlled Trial of Wound Management With Negative Pressure Dressing Versus Standard Dressing After Knee and Hip Revision Arthroplasty.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 19, 2018
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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134 Total Publications

2025 ICM: Serological Diagnosis of Surgical Site Infection (SSI)/Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI).
2025 ICM: Serological Diagnosis of Surgical Site Infection (SSI)/Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI).
Journal: The Journal of arthroplasty
Published: November 01, 2025
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