Specialist in Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery
Expertise
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- ACL and PCL Reconstruction
- Knee Realignment (Osteotomy)
- Pelvic Osteotomy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Shoulder Surgery
- Joint Replacement (Shoulder, Knee & Hip)
Research Activities
- Multicenter Study on Computer-Navigated Osteotomy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Using Double-Bundle Technique with CrossPin
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Tissue Engineering of Cartilage and Meniscus
Professional Roles
- AGA Instructor
- Chairman, Working Group on Osteosynthesis, DGOOC
- Reviewer, ESSKA Journal
- Reviewer, Journal of Orthopaedic Research
- Editorial Board Member, Ortopedie (Czech Republic)
Professional Background
1984 – 1990
Medical Studies, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU)
1990 – 1991
Traumatology, University of Witwatersrand, Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa
Orthopaedic Surgery, Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center, San Francisco
Surgery, New England Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston
1992 – 1994
Resident in Surgery, University Hospital of Cologne
1995 – 1996
Resident in Orthopaedics, Technical University of Munich
1996 – 1997
Resident in Sports Orthopaedics, Technical University of Munich
1997 – 1998
Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, Kantonsspital Bruderholz, Basel
1999 – 2000
Fellowship in Arthroscopic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, USA
2000 – 2003
Senior Physician, Sports Orthopaedics, Technical University of Munich
2003 – 2006
Deputy Head Senior Physician, Orthopaedic University Hospital Rostock
Since 2007
Head of Orthopaedics, Harthausen; Attending Physician, Schön Klinik Harthausen
Memberships
- German Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery (AGA)
- German Society for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery (DGOU) / German Society for Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery (DGOOC)
- German Society for Orthopaedic-Traumatological Sports Medicine (GOTS)
- European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
“Teamwork is at the heart of my work.”
Your Expert in Knee and Shoulder Surgery
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Martinek, Head of the Joint Centre at Schön Klinik Bad Aibling Harthausen, is regarded as one of Germany’s leading knee and shoulder surgeons. He has been listed multiple times in the physician rankings of Focus Gesundheit magazine – clear recognition of his outstanding expertise and excellent reputation within the medical community.
With more than 2,500 surgeries annually, he and his team perform minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures. His focus lies on precise and gentle techniques that ensure joint preservation or, when necessary, optimal replacement with artificial joints.
Pioneer in Modern Surgery
Prof. Dr. Martinek relies on innovative technologies such as the CORI robotic system for knee endoprostheses, which enables maximum precision and individualized adaptation to each patient’s anatomy. This expertise makes him a true pioneer in joint replacement surgery.
Patient-Centred Care at the Highest Level
In addition to his extensive experience and scientific achievements, Prof. Dr. Martinek is renowned for his patient-centred care. His goal is to provide every patient with an individualized treatment and the best possible quality of life.
For Prof. Dr. Martinek, success is not only a personal accomplishment but also the achievement of his highly qualified team at the Joint Centre. Together, they are committed every day to the health and satisfaction of their patients.
Trust an expert who combines medical excellence with genuine compassion.
