Joint Preservation Surgery Clinic

Joint Preservation Surgery Clinic is a specialized orthopedic unit at Hospital El Pilar in Barcelona, Spain. The facility focuses on reconstructive joint surgery and long-term joint health. It serves international patients seeking specialized care. The medical team provides integrated treatment pathways for young adults and athletes.

Advanced Orthopedic Specialization

The clinic has two specialized departments for hip and knee surgery. Each treats pathologies through a multidisciplinary approach. Specialists coordinate care from initial diagnosis through functional recovery. This structure ensures that conservative or surgical management aligns with the patient's long-term goals. The clinic emphasizes joint preservation to delay or avoid prosthetic replacement when possible.

The medical team treats a variety of joint and bone conditions:

• Femoroacetabular impingement – FAI
• Labral injuries and dysplasia
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
• Knee and hip osteoarthritis
• Meniscal lesions and chondral injuries

Hip Preservation and Reconstruction

Dr. Luis Ramírez Núñez coordinates the hip preservation area. He specializes in advanced hip surgery and sports traumatology. Dr. Ramírez Núñez also leads the hip preservation surgery unit at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. His practice focuses on physical assessments to identify the specific origin of hip pain. This individualized evaluation helps define the best treatment strategy for each patient.

The hip department uses specific surgical methods to protect joint longevity:

• Hip arthroscopy – minimally invasive joint repair
• Reconstructive hip surgery
• Treatment of labral lesions and dysplasia
• Management of degenerative processes

Surgeons apply these techniques to resolve active pain while maintaining the natural joint structure.

Knee and Shoulder Care

The knee area provides specialized diagnosis and treatment for soft tissue injuries and wear. Specialists focus on ACL reconstruction and meniscal injury repair. Each case begins with an individualized evaluation to plan the recovery path.

For patients with degenerative changes, the team offers management strategies for knee osteoarthritis. The center also covers shoulder pathologies, including osteoarthritis and joint replacement.

Orthopedic procedures at the facility include:

• Knee arthroscopy
• Osteotomy – bone realignment surgery
• Partial and total shoulder replacement
• Arthroplasty and reconstructive methods

The medical team also provides sports medicine services to help active patients return to sport.

International Patient Services

The clinic supports patients traveling to Barcelona for treatment. Dedicated coordinators manage the integrated care pathway. Language support ensures clear communication during consultations – the team speaks English and Spanish. Coordinators also help align diagnostic phases and follow-up care for those living outside Spain.