He has been involved in spine surgery and has previously worked as a general practitioner and for 6 years as head of division at the orthopedic clinic, Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Bengt has been a clinical teacher for many years and is a supervisor for several PhD students in back research. He is a Member of the Swedish Spinal Surgery Association and member of the Board of the CSRS (Cervical Spine Research Society). He is currently working at the Spine Center Gothenburg.
His research interest includes neck disc rupture.