More than 19 years between orthopedic surgery, implant technology and software
Bastian Pesl has worked with digital preoperative orthopedic planning since March 2007. His career connects implant geometry, radiographic templating, clinical users, manufacturer data, product strategy and the practical implementation of healthcare software. OrthoMetiQ transfers this accumulated experience into a modern browser-based WebPlanner and a structured planning service.
Transparency note: The professional role at Dedalus Healthcare and the independently developed OrthoMetiQ project are organizationally separate. Mentioning the employer documents professional background only and does not imply a partnership, endorsement or product approval.
Professional milestones
- Apr 2026 – presentCurrent
Dedalus Healthcare
Application SpecialistApplication support, training and workflow communication for clinical software, with a focus on translating user requirements between healthcare professionals, IT teams and product structures.
- Jul 2021 – Mar 2026
Peek Health S.A. (PeekMed)
Business ManagerStrategic market development, customer and sales processes, training, demonstrations and support. Central interface to PACS partners, implant manufacturers, hospitals and hospital groups.
- Oct 2017 – Jun 2021
LEXI Europe GmbH
Business Strategy ManagerProduct and market development for ZedView 3D and TraumaCad 2D, including strategic cooperation with Brainlab, customer support, marketing and software-related business development.
- Sep 2016 – Sep 2017
AQ Implants GmbH
Product Manager – Custom ImplantsResponsibility for software-supported custom implant solutions, product management, marketing and surgical support.
- May 2016 – Aug 2016
implantcast GmbH
Product Manager – MUTARS®Product responsibility for the MUTARS® tumor system for upper and lower extremities, including development work and surgical support.
- Mar 2007 – Apr 2016
Hectec GmbH
CAD Design & Product ManagementManagement of CAD activities and integration of 2D and 3D implant templates, training and presentations for mediCAD, software design and strategic cooperation with partners and customers.
Specialist training and credentials
Postgraduate professional training in orthopedics and trauma surgery
Technical University of Munich (TUM): preoperative analysis, intraoperative implementation, digital planning and medical software; completed with examination.
Certified CAD Designer (megaCAD)
Digital 2D and 3D planning solutions for implants, instruments and technical data preparation.
Medical Device Advisor
Qualification in medical device consulting and risk management for medical software.
Knowledge areas used in OrthoMetiQ
Orthopedic planning
Digital 2D and 3D workflows for hip, knee, trauma and corrective osteotomy.
Implant knowledge
Implant anatomy, component families, manufacturer template data and compatibility logic.
Imaging workflows
Radiographic calibration, image-quality requirements, PACS environments and clinical data flow.
Clinical communication
Training, demonstrations and detailed workflow discussions with surgeons and hospital IT.
Product strategy
Product management, business development, market analysis and partner management.
Software and UX
Translation of clinical processes into clear, efficient and reviewable digital interfaces.
How OrthoMetiQ content and workflows are created
Public clinical and technical pages are written from direct professional experience and checked against the actual product workflow. They distinguish measurable image-based facts, planning assumptions and medical decisions. Marketing language is not used to claim diagnostic certainty, guaranteed implant sizes or regulatory status that has not been documented.
Medical responsibility
OrthoMetiQ supports qualified professional users. It does not replace medical examination, indication, operative planning responsibility or intraoperative judgment. Final decisions remain with the treating medical specialist and the responsible institution.