Dr. Ritauras Rakauskas

orthopedics, minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment of children and adolescents, sports injuries, ACL, MPFL

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
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Overview

Country, City

Lithuania, Kaunas

Health facility

Nordorthopaedics Clinic

Medical unit

Department of orthopedic surgery

About the doctor

Dr. Ritauras Rakauskas is an accomplished orthopedic traumatologist with a specialization in minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment of children and adolescents' sports injuries, particularly focusing on ACL and MPFL. With many years of experience and affiliations with prestigious medical associations, including LVOTD and LTOD, Dr. Rakauskas stands out as a dedicated professional in his field. His numerous scientific publications on global surgical issues showcase his commitment to advancing orthopedic care and improving patient outcomes. Currently practicing at Druskininkai Hospital as an orthopedic traumatologist and pediatric orthopedic traumatologist at Kaunas Clinics, Dr. Rakauskas brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his patients. Additionally, his role as a researcher and guest lecturer at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences highlights his dedication to education and furthering medical knowledge in orthopedic trauma. With a focus on innovative treatments and a passion for improving surgical techniques, Dr. Ritauras Rakauskas is a respected figure in the field of orthopedics, continually striving for excellence in patient care and outcomes.

Gallery

Surgeon R. Rakauskas on Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for adolescence

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

2015 Medical Master’s Degree and Doctor’s Qualification, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2015 Professional Qualification of a Medical Doctor, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2020 Orthopedic Traumatology Residency. Professional qualification of an orthopedic traumatologist, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Experience

2015-2020 Resident of Kaunas Clinic, Orthopedic Traumatology Clinic, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2017-2019 Medical doctor, Kaisiadoriu Hospital
2019-2020 Medical Doctor, Druskininkai Hospital
2020-now Orthopedic Traumatologist, Druskininkai Hospital
2020-now Orthopedic Traumatologist, Pediatric Surgery Clinic, Department of Pediatric Orthopedic Traumatology, Kaunas Clinics of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2020-now Researcher – Guest lecturer, Assistant, Clinic of Orthopedic Traumatology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
2023-now Orthopaedic surgeon, Nordclinic

Awards & Memberships

Member of the Lithuanian Association of Pediatric Orthopedic Traumatologists (LVOTD)
Member of the Lithuanian Association of Orthopedic Traumatologists (LTOD)
Member of the Lithuanian Arthroscopy and Sports Traumatology Association (LASTA)
2016 13th Lithuanian Society of Orthopedic Traumatologists Congress “Infection in Orthopedics”, Palanga, Lithuania
2016 Scientific-practical conference of the Lithuanian Society of Pediatric Orthopedic Traumatologists “Pediatric spine surgery in Lithuania”, Vilnius, Lithuania
2017 Scientific-practical conference of the Scientific Society of Orthopedic Traumatologists of the Kaunas Region “Diagnosis and treatment tactics of congenital and acquired leg axis deformities”, Raseiniai, Lithuania
2018 37th European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society Meeting, Oslo, Norway
2018 14th Lithuanian Society of Orthopedic Traumatologists Congress “Patient-saving surgery and regenerative medicine in orthopedics and traumatology”, Vilnius, Lithuania
2018 V International Conference of Sports Medicine, Tbilisi, Sakartvel
2018 Practical cadaver courses: First Course With Anatomical Specimens “Surgical Approaches to Lower Limb”, Barcelona, Spain
2018 Lithuanian Arthroscopy and Sports Traumatology Association scientific-practical conference “Current Concepts: Arthroscopy”, Klaipėda, Lithuania
2018 Scientific-practical conference of the Lithuanian Society of Pediatric Orthopedic Traumatologists “Fractures of the diaphysis and distal end of the humerus. Clinical cases”, Vilnius, Lithuania
2019 38th European Pediatric Orthopedic Society Meeting, Tel Aviv, Israel
2019 First Baltic Pediatric Orthopedic Meeting “Pediatric foot and ankle: orthopedic and trauma”, Palanga, Lithuania
2021 Lithuanian Arthroscopy and Sports Traumatology Association scientific-practical conference “Current Concepts: Shoulder, knee arthroscopy”, Klaipėda, Lithuania
2022 Practical cadaveric courses: Cadaveric Course “Save the Meniscus”, Athens, Greece
2022 Internship: ORTHOFIX Reconstructive Surgery Observership. Pretoria, Republic of South Africa
2022 Practical cadaveric courses: Cadaveric Course “International Knee and Shoulder Courses”, Munich, Germany

Languages

English

Lithuanian

Publications

Global economic burden of unmet surgical need for appendicitis.

9 September, 2022

Global variation in anastomosis and end colostomy formation following left-sided colorectal resection.

28 February, 2019

Pooled analysis of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist use and mortality after emergency laparotomy.

January, 2019

Location

Birželio 23-iosios g., 4, 50425 Kaunas, Lithuania

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

Dr. Ritauras Rakauskas works at Nordorthopaedics Clinic.

What is the specialization of Dr. Ritauras Rakauskas?

The primary specialization of the doctor is orthopedics, minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment of children and adolescents, sports injuries, ACL, MPFL.