Nordorthopaedics clinic

Total ankle replacement

Hospital Stay

2 nights

Recovery Time

3-4 Days

Head of Orthopaedics

Prof. Sarunas Tarasevicius

Replacement of damaged articular surfaces within the ankle joint.

Package Includes

Inpatient Stay: 2 Nights

Post-Op Care: 2 Days

Head of Orthopaedics: Prof. Sarunas Tarasevicius

Hospital overview

Nordorthopaedics, located in Kaunas, Lithuania, is one of Europe’s leading specialist orthopaedic centres and a trusted partner for My Medical Gateway patients seeking advanced, cost-effective musculoskeletal and joint repair treatments. 

Internationally renowned and featured in a variety of media for its surgical precision, patient-focused philosophy and consistently high outcomes, Nordorthopaedics has established itself as a key medical travel destination for joint, spine and sports-injury cases. The clinic operates under strict EU clinical governance frameworks and adheres to ISO-certified quality management systems, ensuring standards comparable to high-performing Western European and North American orthopaedic hospitals.

Scale, facilities and management

Nordorthopaedics forms part of the wider Nordclinic Medical Group, a major Lithuanian healthcare network integrating hospital care, diagnostics, outpatient services and rehabilitation programmes. The dedicated orthopaedic unit in Kaunas is a modern, purpose-built surgical centre designed exclusively around the needs of orthopaedic patients.

The facility includes more than 40 inpatient beds, a specialist post-operative recovery unit, and several advanced operating theatres equipped for high-precision arthroscopic, endoscopic, minimally invasive and joint-replacement procedures. The theatres feature laminar airflow ventilation, digital navigation equipment and sterile zoning systems that reduce the risk of infection and optimise surgical accuracy.

Clinical governance is overseen by a leadership team headed by Professor Sarunas Tarasevicius, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon responsible for maintaining quality, training and international partnerships. Under his supervision, the clinic has expanded its subspecialties — including joint preservation surgery and strengthened its collaboration with European academic and research centres.

Medical specialists

Nordorthopaedics’ reputation is built on its exceptional team of over orthopaedic surgeons, many of whom have completed fellowships in Germany, the UK, Scandinavia and the United States. Their combined expertise covers the full spectrum of musculoskeletal care, including complex revision surgery and sports-medicine reconstruction.

- Professor Sarunas Tarasevicius, specialises in hip and knee joint replacement surgery. Has performed over 5000 joint replacement surgeries.
- Dr. Robertinas Juosponis, Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, specialising in shoulder, hip and knee joint replacements, sports injuries and arthroscpic techniques. Performs 300 surgeries per year.
- Dr Tomas Kadusaukas, specialises in hip, knee and shoulder replacements and the treatment of sports injuries. Doctor for the Lithuanian national football team.

The multidisciplinary set-up also includes consultant anaesthetists, pain-management specialists, physiotherapists, radiologists and rehabilitation experts, ensuring comprehensive care throughout the treatment pathway.

Name: Prof. Sarunas Tarasevicius

Title: Head of Specialty

Bio: Prof. Šarūnas Tarasevičius is a leading orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip surgery and joint replacement, with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. His profile combines high surgical volume, advanced research credentials and international academic engagement, positioning him as one of the foremost arthroplasty specialists in the Baltic region. He obtained his medical degree from Kaunas University of Medicine in 2000, before completing his specialist training in Orthopaedics and Traumatology in 2005. He went on to earn a PhD in 2007 focused on outcomes in hip replacement surgery, and further advanced his research through doctoral-level work at Lund University in Sweden, strengthening his expertise in evidence-based orthopaedics. Prof. Tarasevičius has performed more than 5,000 joint replacement procedures, including both primary and revision hip surgeries, with a clinical focus on restoring mobility, optimising implant performance and improving long-term patient outcomes. His surgical practice is closely aligned with data-driven methodologies, supported by his role as Founder and Managing Director of the Lithuanian Arthroplasty Registry, a national platform for tracking surgical outcomes and implant performance. In addition to his clinical work, he holds a professorship at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, where he is actively involved in teaching and training orthopaedic surgeons. He has authored and co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications, with research spanning joint replacement outcomes, registry data and musculoskeletal health. He also holds senior professional leadership roles, including President of the Lithuanian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, and is actively involved in European orthopaedic organisations. Within the MMG network, Prof. Tarasevičius represents a flagship orthopaedic specialist, offering patients confidence in high-volume surgical expertise, academic leadership and consistently strong, data-driven treatment outcomes.

Full profile

Clinical services and technology

While dedicated to orthopaedics, the clinic offers a complete continuum of care from diagnostic testing to surgery and rehabilitation. Key services include:

- Hip and knee replacement surgery using advanced prosthetics and minimally invasive approaches
- Sports orthopaedics including ligament repair, joint preservation and cartilage regeneration
- Upper-limb and hand surgery for rotator cuff injuries, nerve compression and reconstruction
- Foot and ankle surgery using low-trauma techniques

Its diagnostic suite features digital MRI, CT and ultrasound along with dynamic joint evaluation tools. Operating theatres utilise computer-assisted navigation, arthroscopy towers, robotic-ready systems, and sophisticated endoscopic platforms that enable high precision with minimal disruption to healthy tissues.

Performance and outcomes

Nordorthopaedics maintains outstanding audited clinical results, benchmarked against EU orthopaedic standards:

- Joint replacement: post-operative complication rate under 2%; implant lifespan 15–20 years
- Sports surgery: return-to-sport within 4–6 months for most ACL and meniscal procedures; re-injury rate <3%
- Foot and ankle surgery: revision rate <2%

These indicators reflect rigorous surgical planning, advanced technology and strong rehabilitation support and the results are validated through continuous data monitoring and benchmarking against EU clinical performance indicators.

Patient safety and quality assurance

Nordclinic’s clinical governance follows European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care and World Health Organisation patient safety frameworks. Each surgical case is reviewed by a multidisciplinary team, and all intensive care patients receive round-the-clock consultant supervision. Nordorthopaedics maintains exceptionally low infection rates — consistently below 1% — thanks to stringent sterilisation processes and modern airflow systems.

Coordination with MMG

For MMG patients, Nordorthopaedics offers fully coordinated care pathways, including virtual pre-assessment, travel assistance, admission scheduling, and post-operative follow-up. The international patient coordination team — fluent in English — ensures clear communication at every stage. Diagnostic tests are typically arranged within 24–48 hours of arrival, and most patients remain in hospital for two to five days, depending on procedure complexity.

Rehabilitation and continuing care

Rehabilitation begins immediately after surgery and is tailored to each patient’s procedure and recovery goals. Physiotherapists guide structured mobility, strength training and joint-function programmes. 