1981–1987. – Medical Faculty, University of Banja Luka; awarded Doctor of Medicine degree
1990–1995. – Residency in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Medical Faculty, University of Belgrade
2010–2013. – Doctoral studies, Medical Faculty, University of Mostar
2015. – Doctoral dissertation defended at the Medical Faculty, University of Mostar, on the topic "Comparison of bearing surfaces in cementless primary hip arthroplasty – ceramic-on-metal and metal-on-metal"
Work Experience
1987–1988. – Doctor of Medicine, Gradiška Health Center
1988–1993. – Junior doctor, then resident, Gradiška General Hospital
1993–1995. – Resident, Institute for Orthopedic-Surgical Diseases "Banjica", Belgrade
1995–2003. – Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinic for Orthopedics and Traumatology, Clinical Center Banja Luka
2003–2017. – Head of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute for Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation "Dr. Miroslav Zotović", Banja Luka
2017–2018. – Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Health of Republika Srpska
Since 2018 – Orthopedic Specialist, Healthcare Institution "Dr. Manojlović", Banja Luka
Since 2018 – Permanent Consultant in Orthopedics and Traumatology, MediGroup General Hospital, Belgrade
Since 2026 – Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery with Traumatology, Moj Lab Montenegro General Hospital, Podgorica
Academic and Teaching Career
1997–2000. – Assistant Lecturer for Surgery with War Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka
2016. – Appointed as Assistant Professor for Surgery with War Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka
Since 2016 – Professor for the courses Surgery with Nursing Care and Surgery with Orthopedics and Traumatology, Prijedor College of Medicine
Since 2016 – Mentor for specializations in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka
Since 2017 – Assistant Professor, then Associate Professor for the courses Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation and Prevention of Sports Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education, University of Banja Luka
Since 2017. – Assistant Professor, then Associate Professor for the course Anatomy and Function of the Foot, Faculty of Technology, University of Banja Luka
Since 2017. – Permanent member of the Commission for Specialist Examinations in Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka
Coordinator of Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialization, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka
Since 2018. – Involved in specialist teaching and the work of the Commission for Specialist Examinations, Faculty of Medicine in Foča
Since 2021. – Associate Professor for the course Surgery with War Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka
International Teaching Activities
2014. – Member of the teaching team for the First International Course on Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
2015. – Member of the teaching team for the Second International Course on Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, Medical University of Pleven, Bulgaria
2019. – Member of the teaching team for the course "AO Recon – Primary Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty", Ljubljana
Conducted training sessions on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty in Bijeljina, Brčko, Zvornik, Istočno Sarajevo, Foča, Sarajevo, Trebinje, Kragujevac, Niš, Subotica, Belgrade, Skopje, and Podgorica
Areas of Expertise
Primary hip arthroplasty for coxarthrosis and fractures in the hip joint region
Primary hip arthroplasty for high hip dislocations accompanied by coxarthrosis
Primary knee arthroplasty for gonarthrosis
Primary knee arthroplasty for valgus gonarthrosis using a lateral approach
Unicondylar knee arthroplasty
Revision hip arthroplasty
Revision knee arthroplasty
Revascularization procedures for avascular necrosis of the femoral head
Open reduction of developmental hip dislocation in children, including Salter osteotomy
Chiari pelvic osteotomy for hip subluxations and dysplasias
High tibial osteotomy in younger patients with gonarthrosis
Corrective surgeries for deformities hallux valgus
Corrective wrist surgeries for malunited radial fractures
Primary and secondary Achilles tendon reconstructions
Osteosynthesis of upper and lower extremities
Research projects
Principal investigator in five international research projects
Memberships and professional roles
2009–2017. – President of the Association of Orthopedists and Traumatologists of Republika Srpska
2014–2017. – Founder and President of the Association of Orthopedists and Traumatologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina
2019–2021. – President of the Management Board of the Association of Orthopedists of Bosnia and Herzegovina
2021–2023. – President of the Association of Orthopedists and Traumatologists of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Since 2007 – Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Since 2010 – Member of the Serbian Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association (SOTA)
Since 2014 – Member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)
Awards and Recognitions
2004. – Awarded the title of Primarius
2007. – Special recognition from the Chamber of Medical Doctors of Republika Srpska for scientific research work
Since 2014 – Honorary Member of the Serbian Orthopaedic and Traumatology Association
2015. – Special recognition from the Chamber of Medical Doctors of Republika Srpska for the organization of healthcare services
Since 2016 – Honorary Member of AMOT
Professional Development
Completed 36 professional training courses in Germany, France, England, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Russia, and the United States
Professional development primarily focused on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty
Foreign Languages
English language – proficient
Professional Papers and References
Author of 25 papers published in journals indexed in international databases Current Contents, Science Citation Index, Science Citation Index Expanded, Scopus and MEDLINE
Author of nine papers published in other professional journals
Author and co-author of 140 papers presented at national and international professional conferences, including regional, Central European, European, and world congresses of orthopedics
Invited lecturer at 18 conferences in Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Greece, Bulgaria, Spain, Italy, and China
Editor-in-chief of the monograph "100 Years of Banja Luka's First Orthopedics", 2015.
Manojlović S, Jovičić Ž. "Implant Selection in Primary Hip Arthroplasty". Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 2021.
Professional experience and work principles
Over 38 years of experience in orthopedic surgery
Performed over 5,000 primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasties
The patient is at the center of treatment and is an equal member of the medical team
The choice of implants and therapeutic approach is tailored to each patient individually, in accordance with internationally recognized protocols
Special emphasis is placed on teamwork, consultations with colleagues, and the long-term quality of life for patients
