{"id":8162,"date":"2025-10-06T10:03:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.priora.eu\/news\/dr-ivan-karlak-on-joint-health-and-body-weight\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T10:47:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:47:28","slug":"dr-ivan-karlak-on-joint-health-and-body-weight","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.priora.eu\/en\/news\/orthopedics-ordinacija\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Ivan Karlak on joint health and body weight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ivan Karlak<\/a><\/strong>, head of the Orthopedics Department<\/a><\/strong> at the International Medical Center Priora in \u010cepin, spoke to Ordinacija.hr<\/a><\/strong><\/em> about the importance of joint health and explained how modern orthopedics today enables a full return to mobility and a high quality of life after joint replacement surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orthopedics today: restoring mobility with modern endoprostheses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With extensive experience in endoprosthetics, traumatology<\/strong>, and minimally invasive procedures<\/strong>, Dr. Karlak is among the leading experts in joint replacement surgery for the hip<\/strong>, knee<\/strong>, and shoulder<\/strong>. He notes that today\u2019s endoprostheses are highly advanced, and patients return to their daily activities and even sports within just a few months after surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prevention through balance and movement<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Karlak also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight<\/a><\/strong> in promoting joint health. Every extra kilogram, he explains, means up to four kilograms of additional load on the hips and knees. Maintaining a healthy body weight<\/a><\/strong> and regular physical activity<\/strong> are therefore key to preventing cartilage damage and the development of osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern surgical techniques<\/a><\/strong> and materials in Croatia follow global trends<\/strong>, while minimally invasive approaches and robotic technology allow for faster recovery and a reduced risk of complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a message to patients, Dr. Karlak highlights the importance of communication and timely consultation with a doctor: \u201cFear is smaller when you understand the procedure. The key is to know that life after surgery returns to normal.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the full interview on Ordinacija.hr<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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