Assoc. Prof. Milan Handl, MD, PhD, is a specialist in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal traumatology with extensive clinical and surgical experience. For many years, he worked at the Department of Orthopaedics for Children and Adults, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital in Prague, where he was also involved in academic and teaching activities. He spent seven years working at leading orthopaedic centres in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

In his clinical practice, he focuses on both surgical and conservative treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. Throughout his career, he has performed a large number of orthopaedic procedures, including total joint replacements, ligament reconstructions and arthroscopic procedures on major joints. Cartilage transplantation is one of his key areas of expertise.

Alongside his clinical practice, he has long been involved in teaching medical students and lecturing in the Czech Republic and abroad. He has attended numerous professional fellowships, congresses and educational events in Europe, the USA, Asia, Africa and Australia.

He is a member of major international professional societies, including ESSKA and ISAKOS. In recognition of his work in sports medicine, he was awarded honorary membership of the Czech Olympians Club. He currently works as an orthopaedic specialist at several private clinics.

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Curriculum Vitae

Education

• 2008 Habilitation and appointment as Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, Charles University, Prague
• 2006 PhD in Experimental Surgery, Charles University, Prague
• 1985 Faculty of General Medicine, Charles University, Prague

Board Certifications

• 1993 Second Board Certification in Orthopaedics
• 1988 First Board Certification in Orthopaedics

Professional Experience

• 2022–Present Self-employed Physician – Program Health Plus, Musculoskeletal Institute
• 2020–2021 Valiant Clinic and Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• 2019–2020 King's College Hospital London, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• 2015–2019 Dubai Bone and Joint Center, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• 2010–2015 External Academic Staff Member, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague
• 2008–2015 Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Orthopaedics
• 1996–2015 Department of Orthopaedics, Second Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and Motol University Hospital, Prague
• 1993–1996 Department of Surgery – Traumatology Unit, Motol University Hospital, Prague
• 1989–1993 Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Královské Vinohrady, Prague
• 1985–1989 Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Příbram Regional Hospital

Courses

Throughout his professional career, he has completed numerous specialist educational programmes and international clinical fellowships in orthopaedics, traumatology, sports medicine, arthroscopy and musculoskeletal surgery.

 

Workshops and Congresses

He regularly participates in professional congresses, workshops and other educational events in the Czech Republic and abroad. As part of his professional development, he has attended specialist events and fellowships in Europe, the USA, Asia, Africa and Australia.

He has also been actively involved in lecturing and teaching medical students in the Czech Republic and internationally.

 

Publications

He is involved in scientific, academic and publishing activities in the fields of orthopaedics and musculoskeletal traumatology. His main areas of professional interest include major joint surgery, arthroscopic procedures, ligament reconstruction, total joint replacement, sports traumatology and cartilage transplantation.

 

Professional Memberships

• 2003–Present Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
• 2000–Present Honorary Member of the Czech Olympians Club
• 1993–Present Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)