Vladislav Hospodar
- Leading doctor for Knee replacement
- Specialization: Orthopedist
- 37 years of experience
- Speaks:Czech, English, Russian
- Workplace: Czech Republic, Prague, Malvazinky Rehabilitation Clinic
- Head Physician of Orthopedic Unit in Malvazinky Hospital
Dr. Vladislav Hospodar is the Chief Physician of the Czech Olympic team. He performs about 20 procedures per week at Malvazinky Rehabilitation Clinic. Dr. Hospodar specializes in hip and knee replacements and sports medicine. He holds a Head Physician license from the Czech Medical Chamber.
- Performs daily joint replacement surgeries using durable Zimmer implants.
- Treats national hockey, basketball, and handball teams as a consulting doctor.
- Specializes in arthroscopic meniscus repair and ACL reconstruction surgery.
- Works at a clinic with a 99% success rate for knee and hip replacements.
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Doctor's services
- Shoulder replacement
- Ankle joint replacement
- Knee replacement
- Hip replacement
- Arthroscopic meniscus repair
- ACL reconstruction surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair surgery
- Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
- Surgical treatment of valgus deformity
- Arthroscopic meniscectomy
- Knee arthroplastic
- Hallux valgus surgery
- Total hip replacement for developmental dysplasia of the hip
- Lapidus Procedure 3D Bunion Correction (Hallux Valgus)
- Hip surgery
- Consultation with an orthopedist (traumatologist)
- Arthroscopy
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Qualifications
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Prof. Hospodar performs total joint replacements for the knee, hip, shoulder, and ankle. He uses Zimmer knee implants designed for durability in active patients. This choice of implant allows younger patients to maintain their activity levels over time.
The doctor also performs minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries to treat cartilage damage and arthritic nodules. He treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
- Coxarthrosis and pervasive arthrosis
- Meniscus tears and ligament injuries
- Osteoarthritis of the major joints
- Valgus deformity — a condition commonly known as bunions where the big toe rotates toward the other toes
- Rotator cuff and sports-related injuries
Sports Medicine Leadership
Dr. Hospodar has led medical teams for national sports since 1995. He serves as a consultant for the Czech national hockey, basketball, and handball teams. In 2014, he was the Chief Physician for the Czech Acrobatic Skiing team at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Professional Experience
- 2003–present — Head of Traumatology at Malvazinky Rehabilitation Clinic
- 2003–2009 — Acting Director of Preventive Care at Malvazinky Hospital
- 2000–2003 — Expert in total joint replacement
- 1999–2003 — Head Physician of Orthopedics at Central Military Hospital
- 1989–1998 — Physician in Orthopedics at Central Military Hospital
Education and Training
- 1983–1989 — Purkyně Military Medical Academy, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
- 1992 — First Grade Postgraduate Certificate in Orthopedics and Traumatology
- Second Grade Postgraduate Certificate in Orthopedics and Traumatology
- Head Physician License from the Czech Medical Chamber
- Residencies in the USA, Canada, the UK, Switzerland, and France
Research and Contributions
Prof. Hospodar helps develop and implement new endoprosthesis types, which are artificial devices used to replace internal body parts. He participates in bone and joint research. Furthermore, he has authored numerous articles on sports medicine and modern joint replacement techniques.
Professional Memberships
- Czech Society for Orthopedics and Traumatology
- Czech Arthroscopic Society
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