When experience is built over decades, and medicine improves daily, the result is trust that lasts. When medicine reaches a level where precision, experience, and innovation meet in perfect balance, orthopedics emerges that Montenegro has never had before.
In the year in which Codra Hospital celebrates 25 years of existence, orthopedics confirms its position as one of the most modern and reliable centers in the region. It confirms what Codra is known for – a lasting commitment to modern medicine, innovation and the patient at the center of every step.
Codra is a place where modern world methods are applied today, where top experts and the most modern technology work in the service of what is most important to the patient - fast, safe and complete return to movement.
Why do patients choose CODRA Hospital?
Because behind every procedure there is knowledge.
Behind every decision – experience.
Behind every result - responsibility.
Because it is the only one in Montenegro that performs:
- hip prosthesis implantation via anterior approach, with faster and easier recovery
- Bilateral hip and knee arthroplasty in one procedure
- Modern knee prosthesis implantation surgeries with an individual approach
- Cruciate ligament surgeries using the new method of Dr. Saša Janković, with faster and more complete recovery
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgeries
Because Codra doesn't just treat the problem. Codra plans recovery.
Codra Hospital is not an alternative - it is a reference.
This year the Hospital CODRA celebrates a great anniversary – 25 years of brand existence and a quarter century of continuous development of modern medicine in Montenegro. Over the past two and a half decades, the hospital has grown into one of the most modern private healthcare institutions in the region, with high standards of safety, expertise and technological equipment.
The Orthopedics Center today represents one of the most important segments of the hospital. The following specialists are part of the regular team:
- Dr. Radoslav Barjaktarović
- Dr. Petar Asanović
In addition to the permanent team, cooperation with regional experts has been established in the area of subspecialty and complex surgical procedures:
- Dr. Sasa Jankovic
- Dr. Goran Vrgoč
- Dr. Ivan Vurnek
- Dr. Stjepan Bulat
The hospital has 8 state-of-the-art operating rooms, which allows the performance of even the most complex orthopedic procedures in completely controlled and safe conditions.
Modern orthopedics – complete diagnostics and surgery
The Orthopedics Center includes diagnostics and treatment of:
- Degenerative joint diseases (gonarthrosis, coxarthrosis)
- Sports injuries
- Ligament and meniscus injury
- Articular cartilage damage
- Post-traumatic deformities
- Breaks
- Conditions after a fracture
We especially highlight:
- Arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
- Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and meniscus suture
- Total knee arthroplasty
- Total hip arthroplasty
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff reconstruction
- Stabilization of the shoulder joint
Modern minimally invasive approaches allow for shorter hospital stays, faster mobilization, and better quality recovery.
Knee Surgery – Prof. Dr. Saša Janković
Dr. Sasa Jankovic, orthopedic specialist and doctor of science in the field of sports medicine, head of the Department of Orthopedics of the "Sveti Duh" Hospital in Zagreb, professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, participant in numerous scientific projects with more than 60 professional and scientific papers, and official doctor of the Croatian national football team.
He is one of the most prominent orthopedists in the region, with almost 30 years of clinical experience, a rich scientific career, and an exceptional reputation in sports and medical circles.
His many years of experience working with professional athletes and top clubs confirm the highest level of expertise in the field of sports traumatology and arthroscopic surgery.
Prof. Janković is an internationally recognized expert in arthroscopic surgery and a regular lecturer at professional courses in Naples, Rotterdam, Ljubljana and Las Vegas. He introduced into clinical practice an original method of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in combination with anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction. This technique provides additional lateral stability to the knee and significantly reduces the risk of re-injury, especially in professional athletes.
It is particularly known for:
- Arthroscopic surgery of the knee, hip and ankle
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions
- More than 400 ACL reconstructions per year
- Introducing new surgical techniques in knee ligament reconstruction
- Installation of partial and total knee endoprostheses
- Introduced the original a new method for reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament and anterolateral ligament. This is a procedure intended mostly for athletes, it provides additional fixation on the outside of the knee and reduces the risk of re-injury.
- He has operated on top athletes from the Russian Federation and athletes from all over Central Europe, as well as some of the famous handball national team players and numerous football players from the first league teams NK Dinamo, NK Hajduk, NK Osijek...
- As the head of the medical team, a member of the Croatian national football team's staff and a member of the Health Commission, he participated in five World Cups, including silver in 2018 and bronze in 2022.
- His original knee reconstruction techniques have enabled numerous professional athletes to safely and quickly return to top-level sports.
Shoulder Surgery – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sc. Med. Goran Vrgoč
Associate Professor Dr. Sc. Med. Goran Vrgoc is a prominent specialist in orthopedics and traumatology with extensive clinical, scientific and international experience in the field of modern orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His professional interests include sports injuries, arthroscopic surgical techniques in the treatment of shoulder and knee pathologies, articular cartilage lesions, as well as total joint arthroplasty (installation of endoprostheses). In his daily practice, he applies the most modern minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, with an individualized approach to each patient.
In addition to performing complex orthopedic and trauma surgeries, he actively participates in creating postoperative rehabilitation and kinesitherapy protocols, with the goal of complete functional recovery and safe return to sports and professional activities. He pays special attention to continuous patient care - from precise diagnostics and surgical planning to the final phase of rehabilitation.
Specialties
- Shoulder and knee surgery
- Minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques
- Open surgery procedures
- Rehabilitation and sports medicine
Education
2024. – Professional training in shoulder and knee surgery, Universitätsklinik Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland
2018. – Doctor of Science (Ph.D.) in Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka / Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Oslo (Dissertation: "The role of polymorphisms of proinflammatory (IL-17 cytokine) and anti-inflammatory (TLR10) genes in primary osteoarthritis of the knee and hip in the Croatian population")
2017-2018. – Six-month professional training in shoulder and knee surgery, Centre Orthopédique Santy, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Ramsay-Générale de Santé Group, Lyon, France
2015. – Postgraduate specialist studies in orthopedics and traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb
2007. – Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka – Doctor of Medicine
Professional experience
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sc. Med. Goran Vrgoč serves as the Head of the Department of Orthopedic and Traumatological Surgery at the Clinical Hospital "Sv. Duh", where he previously worked as an orthopedist in the Department of Orthopedics. He is actively involved in the work of numerous national and international professional bodies - he is a member of the Medical Commission of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), the Medical Commission of European Gymnastics and the Medical Commission of the Croatian Olympic Committee, as well as the President of the Medical Commission of the Croatian Gymnastics Federation and the Croatian Judo Federation. He is also a member of the Medical Commission of the Croatian Triathlon Federation and the Board of Directors of the Croatian Orthopedic Society, and an instructor and consultant for arthroscopic surgical techniques.
As a club doctor of GNK Dinamo Zagreb (2015–2021) and a doctor of the Croatian youth national football team (2013–2016), he gained extensive experience in the treatment of top athletes and professional athletic injuries. Since 2022, he has also worked as a consultant at orthopedic and traumatology clinics in Skopje and Sarajevo.
Science and education
- 2022 – present – Lecturer at the Faculty of Health Studies in Mostar (subject: "Sports Injuries and Their Prevention")
- 2019 – present – Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb – Postgraduate studies in occupational and sports medicine
- 2013 – present – Associate Professor at the Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb
Author and co-author 54 scientific papers cited in relevant academic databases. Numerous oral and poster presentations at international congresses. Invited lecturer at international professional meetings.
Surgical procedures at CODRA Hospital
At CODRA Hospital, Dr. Vrgoč performs modern arthroscopic and open shoulder joint surgeries, including:
- Arthroscopic subacromial bursectomy and acromioplasty
- Arthroscopic stabilization of the shoulder joint
- Arthroscopic surgery for SLAP lesions
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff reconstruction
- Arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the subscapularis tendon
- Arthroscopic removal of calcifications
- Stabilization of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint
- Open shoulder stabilization according to Latarjet
- Shoulder resurfacing prosthesis
- Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (TEP)
- Anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty (TEP)
Expertise, international experience and continuous training place Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sc. Med. Goran Vrgoč among the leading experts in the field of orthopedics and sports traumatology in the region.
Hip and knee endoprosthetics – Dr. Radoslav Barjaktarović, Prof. Dr. Saša Janković, Dr. Petar Asanović, Dr. Stjepan Bulat
Teams with extensive experience in implanting endoprostheses who implant more than 1.200 endoprostheses annually.
Teams perform:
- Total and partial knee endoprostheses
- Total hip replacements using modern surgical approaches
- Total hip replacement – direct anterior approach (without cutting the muscles)
Special emphasis is placed on the direct anterior approach (DAA) for total hip replacement surgery – a modern, minimally invasive technique in which the procedure is performed through a natural intermuscular route, without cutting any muscles.
This allows patients to:
Significantly faster recovery and earlier walking
Less postoperative pain
Less blood loss
A more stable hip and a lower risk of dislocation
Shorter hospital stay
In addition to the anterior approach, total hip replacements are also implanted through the posterior approach, depending on the indication and individual needs of the patient.
Surgical procedures are performed in a modern operating block with eight operating rooms, one of which is dedicated to orthopedics, with state-of-the-art equipment and an individual approach to each patient.
Dr. Radoslav Barjaktarovic is an orthopedic surgery specialist with decades of experience in public and private practice.
Orthopedic surgeon with 30 years of specialist experience
2018 – 2020 Assistant Professor, MD – Faculty of Medicine, Military Medical Academy, Department of Surgery
2017 – 2020 Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Deputy Head of the Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery, Military Medical Academy
2011. Head of the Department of Traumatology and the Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Military Medical Academy
2009 - 2011. Head of the Day Surgery Center of the Military Medical Academy
Since 1998, orthopedic surgeon, at the Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Military Medical Academy
1994 - 1998. Specialization in orthopedic surgery, Clinic for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Military Medical Academy
Education
1988. Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Doctor of Medicine
1998. MMA Belgrade, specialization in orthopedic surgery
2011 - 2014. Academic doctoral studies - Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Niš
2015. Doctor of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine in Niš, thesis: Advantages and risks of bilateral knee arthroplasties in one procedure
Professional training
2017. Valdotra, Slovenia, Attune live surgery cases surgical training
2016. SICOT, Rome, Italy
2016. EFFORT, Geneve, Switzerland
2015. Dubai, Masterclass Knee Challenges in Knee Revision Arthroplasty
2015. EFFORT, Prague, Czech Republic
2014. EFFORT, London, UK
2013. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, USA
2012. LINKademy International Revision Symposium, ENDO-KLINIK Hamburg, Germany
2012. EFFORT, Berlin, Germany
2011. SICOT, Prague, Czech Republic
2010. 11th International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Edinburgh, Scotland
2009. TKA Primary and revision Instructional Course, Belgrade, Serbia
2009. TKA Pimary and revision Instructional Course Stolzalpe Murau, Austria
2009. AO Trauma course, Advances in Operative Fracture Management, Davos, Switzerland
2008. AO Course, Principles in Operative Fracture Management, Thessaloniki, Greece
2005. 2005. SICOT Istanbul, Turkey
2004. Prosthetic rehabilitation, Leipzig, Germany
1993. Course in Aviation Medicine, VMI Batajnica
He is the author of numerous publications published in the country and abroad.
Dr. Barjaktarović has received multiple awards and has presented 12 professional papers at congresses of domestic orthopedic associations (STA and SOTA).
His special areas of interest are:
- Total hip and knee arthroplasty
- Bilateral hip and knee arthroplasty in one operation
- Endoprosthesis revision surgery
- Surgical management of upper and lower extremity trauma
Dr. Petar Asanovic
Dr. Asanović Petar is an orthopedic specialist with many years of experience in the field of hip and knee endoprosthesis implantation as well as in the field of surgical treatment of orthopedic and traumatological problems. He completed his specialist studies in orthopedic surgery and traumatology in 1999 with excellent results. He worked at the Clinical Hospital in Pristina, the City Hospital in East Sarajevo, the General Hospital in Bijelo Polje and the Clinical Center of Montenegro.
25 years of commitment
With eight modernly equipped operating rooms, a team of experienced orthopedists, and cooperation with regional experts, the first private hospital has been setting standards in private healthcare for a quarter of a century.
Orthopedics at CODRA Hospital combines science, clinical experience, and modern technology.
Codra is not just a place for healing.
It is the choice of those who know that health deserves the best.
Where a quarter of a century of tradition meets the medicine of the future.
