Sarunas, Tarasevicius
2. Date of birth / 1976 07 233. Education / 1994-2000 - Kaunas University of Medicine, Lithuania, medical doctor
2000-2001 - Internship in Klaipeda University Hospital
2001-2005 – Specialized orthopedic and traumatology residency in Kaunas University of Medicine
Institution / Professional qualification, qualification degree, scientific degree / Year
Kaunas University of Medicine / PhD / 2007
Lund University / PhD / 2009
4. Pedagogical/scientific title
Title / Institution / Years
Assoc. Prof. / Lithuanian University of Health Sciences / 2011
5. Work experience
Position / Institution, Department, Responsibilities and Activities / Years
Medical Doctor / Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Dept of Orthopedics and Traumatology, orthopedic surgeon / 2005
Assoc. Prof. / Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology / 2011
6. Long-term training / List long-term training (up to 5)
Institution / Country / Topic / Years
Lund University / Sweden / Total hip and knee arthroplasties / 2002 01 - 2003 03 01
Lund University / Sweden / Ultrasonography after total hip arthroplasty / 2004 08 20 – 2004 09 30
Kantonsspital Liesta / Switzerland / Femoral bone remodeling after THA / 2008
7. Major scientific publications / Present up to 5 monographs, scientific papers for 5 recent years
Scientific field / Publications (list up to 5)
Orthopedics / Tarasevicius S, Gelmanas A, Smailys A, Robertsson O, Wingstrand H. Short rotator tendons do not increase intracapsular pressure in severe osteoarthritic hips. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2009 25;10:12.
Orthopedics / Tarasevicius S, Busevicius M, Robertsson O, Wingstrand H. Dual mobility cup reduces dislocation rate after arthroplasty for femoral neck fracture. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2010 6;11:175.
Orthopedics / Tarasevicius S, Robertsson O, Kesteris U, Kalesinskas RJ, Wingstrand H. Effect of femoral head size on polyethylene wear and synovitis after total hip arthroplasty: a sonographic and radiographic study of 39 patients. Acta Orthop. 2008;79(4):489-93.
Orthopedics / Tarasevicius S, Robertsson O, Dobozinskas P, Wingstrand H. A comparison of outcomes and dislocation rates using dual articulation cups and THA for intracapsular femoral neck fractures. Hip Int. 2013 Feb 21;23(1):22-6.
Orthopedics / Tarasevicius S, Loiba V, Wingstrand H. The short rotators do not influence capsular compliance or pain in severe hip osteoarthritis. A randomised controlled trial. Hip Int. 2011 Jun 7;21(3):299-302.
8. Major pedagogical publications / Present textbooks, methodological guidelines, teaching books for 5 recent years
Study field / Publications (list up to 5)
Orthopedics / Total knee replacement, teaching book