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Trpimir Vrdoljak, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Vrdoljak is a fellowship - trained specialist in sports medicine, arthroscopy, biological implants as well as in total joint replacement of the hip and knee. He finished Medical School in Zagreb in 1998. After internship, until 2007, he was working as a physician in the Sports Clinic of the Zagreb Sports Association. Dr. Vrdoljak completed his residency in orthopedics at the Clinical Hospital “Holly Spirit” in Zagreb, in 2012. During residency program, dr. Vrdoljak was working in Switzerland as an EFORT’s fellow. Constantly, during specialization and later, as an orthopedic surgeon, he attended trainee courses of the highest category, perfecting his surgical techniques and skills.

Between 2005 and 2014, dr. Vrdoljak was a lecturer at the Football Academy of the Croatian Football Association for two courses: Functional anatomy and Injuries of the musculoskeletal system. During a medical career, he was working with the top athletes in terms of prevention and treatment of acute and chronic injuries. Dr. Vrdoljak is the physician of the Croatian national athletic team, both, male and female as well as of the Croatian national volleyball team. In 2012 and 2013, he was Marcos Baghdatis personal physician at the ATP tour and he was also personal physician to many other professional and amateur athletes.

The expertise of dr. Trpimir Vrdoljak, a specialist in orthopedics, stands out in the special procedure he performs in our hospital - EDA (efficient direct anterior) total hip replacement, i.e. the installation of artificial joints of both hips in one act with a direct anterior approach, for which he was trained in Belgium. This routine procedure for patients who are candidates for total hip arthroplasty is characterized by a minimally invasive approach, without the need to cut the muscles, which significantly speeds up the recovery process.

Dr. Vrdoljak is dedicated to surgery treatment, including arthroscopic procedures on the hip, shoulder and knee, as well as conservative treatment of acute and chronic injuries of the locomotor system, and is a pioneer in the application of PRP therapy for the treatment of muscle and joint injuries in Croatia.

Dr. Vrdoljak joined St. Caherine Specialty Hospital in April 2016.

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Testimonial - Biserka Šteko
Biserka Šteko
Revision surgery of total hip arthroplasty with direct anterior approach

"I have known about the St. Catherine Specialty Hospital for a long time, as some of my acquaintances have successfully undergone treatment at this institution. First and foremost, there is Dr. Vrdoljak, whom I know and trust. I also personally researched the success rates and possibilities of revision surgery at St. Catherine Hospital. From the moment I received information about the procedure and its expected outcome, through the scheduling of the surgery, and up to the end of my hospital treatment, I have been immensely satisfied and grateful for the entire service. It is difficult to single out just one person in this process. At the forefront is the entire surgical and anesthesiology team, whose immense care and attention before and during the operation were outstanding. I would especially like to thank Mirjana Mirić, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor, specialist in anesthesiology, reanimatology and intensive care treatment, subspecialist in intensive care treatment and Milana Jelisavac, M.D., specialist in anesthesiology, reanimatology and intensive care medicine, subspecialist in intensive care medicine, without whom this operation would not have been successful. The postoperative care and rehabilitation also went smoothly, with the dedicated attention and care of the medical team in the department. I am particularly pleased with and grateful for Dr. Vrdoljak’s professional, relaxed, and above all, humane approach, which meant a lot to me and my family during such a difficult time. With a carefully selected surgical technique, calmness, persistence, composure, and professionalism, he successfully brought this long, difficult, and exhausting procedure to a successful conclusion, much to our satisfaction. Now, a demanding period of postoperative treatment and rehabilitation lies ahead of me. However, just knowing that everything has gone well so far gives me confidence that my recovery will also be successful. I feel good and at peace because I know that all of you are there for me if anything goes wrong, and for that, I am immensely grateful!"

The patient underwent revision surgery of total hip arthroplasty with direct anterior approach. The procedure was performed by Trpimir Vrdoljak, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon.

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