Patient Testimonials

Hallux valgus and hallux rigidus surgery in Croatia

Last month we operated on both feet of a female patient from England (hallux valgus and hallux rigidus). We have organized the surgery in only two days. Results of surgeries are visible in the pictures bellow. Patient is very satisfied with the result and post-operative condition. Zagreb, Croatia, 06.02.2016.

Successful Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion (ACDF) surgery

Few weeks ago, patient P.J. from Serbia contacted us regarding his cervical spine disc disease at two levels. Within few days, medical documentation was reviewed, surgery indicated and performed by our leading spinal neurosurgeon Robert Saftic MD. We have performed Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion (ACDF) surgery in general anesthesia. Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is […]

Follow up letter after after endoscopic back surgery

Mr. Lee had successful endoscopic back surgery 10 weeks ago. This is his follow up letter: “Dear Dr Saftic Just wanted to thank you and your team for the operation you performed on the 16th may. I am now pain free for the first time in ten years, the wound has healed perfectly and i am […]

Bodybuilding after spinal surgery – Yes it is possible!

Few days ago, United Kingdom based bodybuilder and business man sent us follow up letter explaining his current condition. Only few days after the surgery, patient flied overseas for business very happy with outcome of his surgery. Today, three months later, he is back to all his daily activities including very busy lifestyle and sport (bodybuilding). Story about his […]

Patients visiting Croatia for spinal surgery from all over the world!

It’s fascinating what are people prepared to do for health – even flying thousands of miles and meeting an unknown surgeon and patient advocate. Thats is why are we trying to approach every single patient very friendly but also very professionally and individually. Cost is the most significant factor that determines a person’s decision to […]

Dynamic pensioner from United Kingdom successfully treated in Croatia – Dorsal Endoscopic Rhizotomy for axial low-back pain

Mr. J.G.R., 74 years old, contacted us trough our partners Croatian Medical Tourism and Mr. Marinov only 2 months ago. Patient was seeking for less invasive treatment of his low-back pain syndrome caused by severe degeneration of his spine at levels from L1-S1. Mentioned degeneration can be noted at bellow X-Ray and MRI images: […]

Yet Another Patient From Slovakia Traveling To Croatia For Spinal Surgery

Early in January 2012, we are welcoming another patient from Slovakia. After consultation with out international patient coordinator and Robert Saftic MD, lady from Slovakia has decided to get affordable two-level minimally-invasive spinal surgery in Croatia, in Vertebris International Spine Hospital. This patient is suffering from: Protruded disc L4-L5, which will be treated preventive with laser disc decompression (PLDD) Extruded […]

Patient from United Kingdom successfully treated in Croatia – minimally-invasive spinal surgery in Croatia

Yesterday (6th December 2011), one more UK (England) patient was successfully treated in Croatia, in Vertebris International Spine Hospital. Patient M.W. from United Kingdom contacted us few months ago to inquire about possible treatment for his failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). After traditional discectomy (June 2007), revision discectomy (2007), posterior stabilization and instrumentation (2009) and […]

Another patient from Romania had spinal surgery in Croatia

The famous artist from Romania, E.B.M, was successfully treated in Croatia. Ms. E.B.M first contacted us by the beginning of year 2011 describing her problems and symptoms. Her diagnosis was severe foraminal stenosis syndrome and spondylolisthesis at level L4-L5. Foraminal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal foramen, the hole through which passes a spinal nerve […]

Success story with another athlete from abroad – Laser Spinal Surgery (PLDD) in Croatia

Five months ago, Mr. J.V. an American living in Portugal, sent us an inquiry through our international patient center describing his back problems. Joe a very active 39 years old, avid surfer and wine expert, was suffering since 1996. First MRI done in 2003 showed a 3 mm bulging L5-S1 disc. With his significantly large canal […]

Patient from London successfully treated in Croatia – Laser Spine Surgery

Four weeks ago, Mr. Ashley Heller from London contacted us trough our international patient center with inquiry about possible laser application for his herniated and degenerated L5-S1 disc. After our detailed reply with basic information about his condition, second neurosurgical opinion and available dates for surgery, Mr. Heller decided to go for surgery – immediately! Reasons for […]

Spine Patient Success Story – Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

Marija Posavec, former administrator in Croatian National Tourist Board lived a normal life until five years ago. Then suddenly sciatica attacks begun. First, every 6 months, then regularly every month… She did not realized how serious problem that can be, and she ignored it, took pills, injections and other medications. She started to visit doctors: […]