Dr. Eduard Rod
Dr. Eduard Rod is an orthopedic specialist in Zagreb who provides care at Patela. His clinical work focuses on knee conditions and injuries, arthroscopic shoulder surgery, sports traumatology, and regenerative orthopedics.
Patients seek Dr. Eduard Rod's orthopedic assessment for sports injuries, knee and shoulder problems, joint pain, limited function, and treatment planning after previous examination or imaging. His work includes diagnostic evaluation, non-operative treatment planning, surgical decision-making, and follow-up within the orthopedic care pathway.
Clinical focus
- Anterior cruciate ligament, meniscus, and cartilage injuries of the knee
- Joint-preserving treatment and reconstruction procedures for knee conditions
- Advanced knee osteoarthritis and total knee replacement planning
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery for instability, rotator cuff, and biceps injuries
- Sports traumatology and return-to-activity planning
- Regenerative orthopedic treatment with PRP/ACP and microfragmented adipose tissue when medically indicated
Procedures and treatment planning
Dr. Rod's work in knee orthopedics includes assessment and treatment planning for ligament, meniscus, cartilage, and degenerative joint conditions. Relevant ZagrebMed services include an orthopedic examination, arthroscopic knee surgery, and knee replacement when indicated.
Shoulder and sports injuries
For shoulder conditions, his clinical focus includes instability, rotator cuff injuries, biceps injuries, and other sports-related injuries. Treatment planning may include arthroscopic shoulder surgery where appropriate.
Professional background
Dr. Rod has more than 20 years of experience in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Since 2018, he has served as an official physician of the Croatian A national football team and is a member of the Health Commission of the Croatian Football Federation. He is also the author of 16 scientific papers indexed in PubMed.
When sending an inquiry through ZagrebMed, include relevant medical records, imaging findings, and information about previous treatment where available. This helps direct the inquiry toward the appropriate orthopedic evaluation and next step in care.
Qualifications
Dr. Eduard Rod, MD, PhD, is a specialist in orthopedics with a subspecialty in traumatology of the musculoskeletal system. He graduated from the University of Zagreb School of Medicine in 1995 and passed the specialist examination in orthopedics in 2003. He defended his doctoral dissertation in 2020 at the University of Split School of Medicine in the field of biological reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament.
Experience
Dr. Eduard Rod has more than 20 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. He provides orthopedic care at Patela in Zagreb. Since 2018, he has served as an official physician of the Croatian A national football team. He is also a member of the Health Commission of the Croatian Football Federation.
Publications
Author of 16 scientific papers indexed in PubMed. He has also authored and co-authored chapters in professional books and participates as a lecturer at national and international congresses, courses, and educational programs.
Membership
Member of the Health Commission of the Croatian Football Federation.