On 23rd of June, 2010, Department of Orthopedics, Clinical Centre of Banja Luka received the new, the latest arthroscopic equipment – arthroscopic pillar ARTHREX, reputable dealers. This device will allow a top-class performance of arthroscopic operation at full capacity and continuity, especially the anterior cross ligament surgery knee, which is done, back to few months, in the Clinical Center by the most modern principles of orthopedic surgery.

Through continuous investment and progress of the Clinical Center in order to improve the quality of work in providing health services, we created the conditions for the Clinic for Orthopaedics to take a big step forward in the field of orthopedic surgery. Modern arthroscopic pillow will help to implement a modern approach to operational solving of anterior cross ligament, including other operations. Pillar includes HD screen, HD camera, camera processor, the source of the cold lights, Artres – pump, saver, the latest electrodiathermy or electric knife, which allows a higher level complexity of the procedure.

This is equipment that can be found in most modern malls in the world. We can say that are, for the first time in 20 years, completed all requirements for the full success of the Clinic. In addition to positive energy, it is provided the completed equipment. Currently, there are 18 patients who were prepared for these operations, which will be treated from the next Monday. Among them are many athletes, young people, who are at the age when they work very much. It is also important to note that modern approach to arthroscopic operations allows smaller incisions, less surgical trauma during the surgical procedure, which automatically implies less pain, shorter stay in the department and a shorter recovery time. In addition to the functional effect, it is important aesthetic factor, especially when it comes to girls and women.

In addition to modern equipment, the Orthopedic Clinic has the latest implants used in the world.

At the Clinic for Orthopedic disorders are treated bone joint system, as well as the consequences of injuries. As for the surgical part of the clinic, in a regular program we perform orthopedic surgery, endoprosthesis of hip, knee, arthroscopy and surgeries, anterior cross ligament reconstruction of knee and, of course, a number of other operations, such as surgery of bone tumors and others.

For all patients is essential to point out several items:

• The waiting lists are very small, up to one month (three teams works in two operating rooms)
• there are no additional charges, except what the law states,
• only participation shall be paid up to age of 65,
• ultrasound is done on top device, with routine, and view is free,
• outpatient department works every day,
• a patient, who announces his visit during the week, will be reviewed during the same week
• Clinic staff tends babies to be viewed as soon as possible.