Joint Preservation Surgery Clinic is a specialized orthopedic unit in Barcelona, Spain. The team works out of Hospital El Pilar. They focus on saving joints for athletes and young adults. Main specialties include advanced care for hip, knee, and shoulder problems. Dr. Luis Ramírez Núñez runs the hip preservation program. He also leads the hip preservation area at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
The clinic has dedicated units for complex hip and knee conditions. They treat femoroacetabular impingement, labral injuries, and hip dysplasia. Knee care covers meniscal lesions, ACL injuries, and osteoarthritis. Surgeons perform reconstructive procedures and hip arthroscopy to delay joint replacement. Every patient gets a multidisciplinary plan from diagnosis to recovery.
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