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Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Barcelona, Spain

35 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Spanish

 


Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Dexeus University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is part of:

  • Spanish Society of External Fixation (SEFEX).
  • European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA).
  • Spanish Association of Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma Medicine (SECOT).
  • Catalan Society of Orthopedic Surgery (SCCOT)

Qualifications :

  • He studied at the Faculty of Medicine of the Central University of Barcelona, starting it in 1973 and finishing it in 1979.
  • Obtained the title of specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology from the Ministry of Education and Science in 1982.

Hospital Address :

Hospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quir

Medical Expertise of Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda

  • Medical expertise of the specialist is in bone dysplasia and bone growth disorders.
  • Treatment of conditions like Ankle Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Fracture or Hip Dysplasia etc.
  • Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is a member of the ESSKA, SECOT, and the SCCOT.
  • He is credited with 33 plus publications in national, international books/journals on achondroplasia, bone lengthening, and short stature disorders etc. (2 indexed internationally).
  • Professionally qualified from Faculty of Medicine of the Central University of Barcelona (1973-1979)
  • He then completed Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology from Ministry of Education and Science (1982).
  • Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda is orthopaedic surgeon with over 35 years of experience in Orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.
Dr. Xavier Mir Bullo

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Barcelona, Spain

25 Years of experience

 


Dr. Xavier Mir Bullo is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with .

Association and Memberships Dr. Xavier Mir Bullo is part of:

  • Member of the MotoGP (Dorna Sports) Medical Team since March 2012 to present.

Qualifications :

  • 1970-1976 Bachelor of Medicine, Traumatology.
  • 1976-1980 MBBS Orthopedic residency program
  • 1989-1991 MD Upper extremity
Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez

Bone and Joint Specialist

, Barcelona, Spain

40 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Spanish

 


Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez is a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 40 Years of experience and is associated with Dexeus University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez is part of:

  • Member of the Lower Extremity and Hip Surgery Unit of the Dexeus University Institute-USP of Barcelona, Spain
  • Founding member of the European Association of Tissue Banks
  • Member of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) of the United States of America
  • Member of the corresponding Honor of the Argentine Association of Hip and Knee (ACARO)

Qualifications :

  • He began his studies in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Barcelona (Clinical and Provincial Hospital) in the 1976-77 academic year, obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Hospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quir

Medical Expertise of Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez

  • Medical expertise of Dr. Manuel Ribas Fernandez is in sports medicine and knee replacement surgery.
  • Few popular procedures by the specialist are Shoulder Arthroscopy,, Shoulder Replacement, Total Knee Replacement B/L,Carpal Tunnel Release, and Hip Resurfacing Surgery etc.
  • Dr. Manuel Ribas is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 40 years of expertise in his area.
  • He is credited with pioneering femoroacetabular impingement surgery in Spain and developing his minimally invasive procedure, among the most widely used in Europe and America.
  • Dr. Manuel Ribas has contributed to more than 200 medical publications and 300 scholarly papers around the world and is a member of over 23 Spanish scientific societies.
  • Known elite athletes from Spain and the rest of Europe are among his patients.
  • He is currently the Director of the Dexeus University Institute's Bone Bank and Bone Transplant Unit, where he has performed over 1500 treatments in this field.

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Dr. Enric Caceres

Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon

, Barcelona, Spain

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Spanish , English

 


Dr. Enric Caceres is a specialized Sports Medicine Specialist in Spain. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Barcelona, Spain. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Dexeus University Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Enric Caceres is part of:

  • Member of the Immediate Intervention Unit, MotoGP Medical Team
  • Member of Sociedad Espanola de Cirugia Ortopedica y Traumatologia (SECOT)
  • President of the Catalan Society of COT
  • Member of the National Commission of the Specialty
  • Member of the Medical Commission of Futbol Club Barcelona

Certifications :

  • Master in Strategic Management of Scientific Societies - ESADE Business & Law School

Qualifications :

  • Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Specialist, Autonomous University of Barcelona
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery - Autonomous University of Barcelona, 1972 - 1979

Hospital Address :

Hospital Universitari Dexeus - Grupo Quir

Medical Expertise of Dr. Enric Caceres

  • Dr. Enric Cáceres is a well-known Spanish orthopaedic surgeon and spinal specialist
  • His area of expertise include Orthopedic surgery, Spinal injuries (Spine trauma & Spinal tumor), Back injuries and Trauma medicine
  • Dr. Enric is a member of the MotoGP Medical Team's Immediate Response Unit and has a distinguished record for treating countless footballers with back injuries.
  • Dr. Enric Cáceres was named one of Spain's greatest trauma and orthopaedic surgeons by Forbes Magazine.
  • He is a member of prestigious scientific societies such as SECOT, EFORT, CSOSTM, NSC, and the Medical Commission of the Barcelona Football Club.
  • Dr. Enric speaks Spanish, Catalan, and English quite fluently

Online Sports Medicine Specialist Consultations in the Spain

About Sports Medicine Specialist

A Sports Medicine specialist is a physician specialized in the prevention, treatment and injury caused by sports illness and injury. He helps in increasing the functioning, minimizing disability and helping in not losing time away from sports, work, or school.

Sports medicine is not a separate medical speciality. A sports medicine specialist is usually a doctor certified in a certain speciality like orthopedics, paediatrics, emergency medicine etc. followed by an additional training for the treatment and management of any sports injuries. For instance:

Physical therapists: Helps in rehabilitation of people and their recovery.

Certified Athletic Trainers: Povide a rehabilitative exercise regime helping patients to regain strength and develop conditioning programs to prevent future injury.

Nutritionists: Assists in weight loss or weight gain and provides dietary plan or advice to help improve the physical functioning and recovery.

If you have come across any injury while playing sports, riding bicycle, running or performing any other vigorous activity, then it is advised to visit a sports medicine specialist.

Below are the major job roles commonly performed by a sports medicine specialist:

  • Diagnosing and treating athletic injuries.
  • Developing treatment and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Consultation and checkup sessions with patients to monitor the recovery progress.
  • Prescribing medication and best practices for the treatment and progress.

Procedures Performed

Some of the injuries treated by a sports medicine doctors are:

  • Ankle sprains
  • Fractures
  • Knee and shoulder injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Exercise-induced asthma
  • Heat illness
  • Concussions
  • Eating disorders
  • Cartilage injuries

Top Sports Medicine Specialists in Spain

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Enric CaceresDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Manuel Ribas FernandezDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona
Dr. Xavier Mir-
Dr. Ignacio GinebredaDexeus University Hospital, Barcelona

About Sports Medicine Specialist Spain

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Top Rated Hospitals Where We Can Find Orthopedics Specialist in Spain?

List of Top Rated Hospitals where we can find Orthopedics Specialist in Spain are as followed:

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the top Sports Medicine Specialists in Spain offering online consultation?

Listed below are some of the top sports medicine specialists available for online consultation in Spain:

Who are some of the top Sports Medicine Specialists from other countries?

Listed below are some of the top sports medicine specialists in other countries:

Which are some of the procedures performed by Sports Medicine Specialists in Spain?
Which are some of the conditions treated by Sports Medicine Specialist in Spain?

Some of the conditions performed by sports medicine specialists in Spain are:

  • Meniscus Tear
  • Knee Pain
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder Inflammation
  • Ankle Injury or Trauma
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Knee Injury
  • Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Ankle Arthritis
What are the qualifications of a Sports Medicine Specialist?

To become a sports medicine physician, you must start by earning a MBBS degree. Once you have earned the bachelor’s degree, you will have to complete a three or four year Medical Doctor (MD) program at an accredited university.

Once you have obtained your MD degree, you should complete post graduate training in family medicine and another specialty such as paediatrics, family practice, emergency medicine or orthopaedics.

What conditions do Sports Medicine Specialists treat?

Most common conditions performed by sports medicine specialists are:

  • Meniscus Tear
  • Knee Pain
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Shoulder Arthritis
  • Shoulder Inflammation
  • Ankle Injury or Trauma
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Knee Injury
  • Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Ankle Arthritis
What diagnostic tests are required by a Sports Medicine Specialist?

Sports injury diagnosis depends on the type, location, and severity of the injury. The sports medicine specialist will begin with a comprehensive physical exam to test the range of motion and look for all signs of trauma such as deformity, swelling, redness, and bruising.

The doctor will ask details of how the injury occurred, whether it just started or came on slowly, and what activities cause pain. Common diagnostic tests are required by a Sports Medicine Specialist are:

  • X-rays
  • MRIs
  • CT scans
  • Ultrasounds
  • Arthrography
  • Bone Scan
  • Discography
  • Ultrasound
  • Electromyography
  • Joint Aspiration and Analysis
  • Muscle Tests
  • Peripheral Bone Density Testing
When should you visit a Sports Medicine Specialist?

Below are some signs that need to be discussed with sports medicine specialist:

  • Fracture
  • Redness, Tingling, Swelling, Numbness
  • Sports injury
  • Skin redness
  • Swelling
  • Headache
  • Joint pain
  • Stiffness
What can you expect from your first visit with a Sports Medicine Specialist?

When a patient visits a clinic for the first consultation, the Sports Medicine Specialist will do a thorough examination. Then, the Sports Medicine Specialist will ask some questions and review the patient’s detailed health history. This will include an assessment of the tests and scans the patient might have had beforehand. The cancer specialist can then develop a treatment strategy that suits the patient.

At the first appointment, the Sports Medicine Specialist will talk to the patient about treatment options. The Sports Medicine Specialist will tell which ones are available at present, what the side effects may be, and how effective they are. Then the specialist will recommend a course and then suggest when the treatments should start.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Sports Medicine Specialist?

Some of the most popular procedures performed by sports medicine specialists are:

  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Meniscectomy
  • Ankle Fusion Surgery
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Shoulder Tendon Repair-Rotator Cuff
  • Meniscus Repair
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy

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