According to experts in traumatology, a vertebral crushing is a fracture of the body of the vertebrae that is produced, fundamentally, by compression and, very frequently, by flexion movements of the trunk. It is a very frequent type of fracture in older people, especially in women with osteoporosis, which causes bone fragility in general and … Read more
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive spine surgical procedure performed for the treatment of certain spinal injuries and diseases. It is an intervention that is indicated in pathologies or ailments such as fractures, osteoporotic vertebral crushing, or among others, crushing and tumor fractures. This surgical procedure is indicated in cases of severe pain derived from fractures, … Read more
The spinal column is a very efficient and resistant structure that allows to stay in an upright position and to carry out multiple movements. Functioning of the spine The spinal column works through the collaboration of mobile elements with other semi-rigid ones. Among these elements are the intervertebral discs, which function as if they were … Read more
Among the most common reasons for consultation in pediatric orthopedics is lameness. Within the lameness of origin in the hip, the most frequent and at the same time more benign, is known as Transient Synovitis of Hip and consists of an inflammation of the synovial tissue (thin layer that surrounds the joint) of the hip … Read more
In recent years, the use of the patient’s own biology to resolve his or her own lesions has undergone considerable progress. Within these techniques, the ones that have experienced the greatest diffusion are the use of growth factors and stem cells. Regenerative Medicine is key to solve degenerative problems such as the degradation of the … Read more
What is carpal tunnel syndrome and what are its symptoms? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a set of symptoms that appear when the median nerve is compressed at the level of the wrist in a channel described as the carpal tunnel. The typical symptoms of this pathology are tingling, cramps, loss of sensitivity and even pain, … Read more
The treatment of osteoarthrosis with autologous bone marrow cells is included in Traumatology and Regenerative Medicine. It is based on administering “progenitor” cells (stem cells) in the injured joint in order to repair the damaged cartilage and recover function. These cells are found in the bone marrow, which is where the progenitor cells of blood, … Read more
Dr. Cabot is a prestigious specialist in Traumatology. He is an expert in orthopedic surgery and traumatology (orthopedic surgery and traumatology), with proven academic training and hospital experience of more than 25 years of experience, in permanent contact with the latest technological advances. What alternatives are there to knee surgery? The truth is that whenever … Read more
Choosing the right footwear for the youngest members of the family is very important to avoid growth and foot problems, bad posture and possible future surgical interventions. Dr. Soria, a specialist in Traumatology and Children’s Traumatology, explains the most common mistakes we make when buying children’s footwear. Buying a larger shoe size is a mistake. … Read more
Surely at some point you have heard about bone elongation. It consists of producing a controlled fracture in the bone and by means of mechanical devices (external fixators or endumedullary nails) to produce a new bone. A bone can be elongated up to 8-10 cm. There are cases where we can exesis the diseased bone … Read more