About me

Since 2007 I dedicate myself, monographically, to the field of musculoskeletal infections, to the correction of skeletal deformities and the reconstruction of massive bone defects. I have received intensive national and international training in these areas with the world's leading experts in this scenario. Currently, my main interest is the treatment of complex cases of periprosthetic knee and hip infections, the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis and the resolution of large bone defects. My training includes a specialization in the technique of Ilizarov, through which we are able to solve large bone defects, correct severe skeletal deformities and equalize differences in limb length. The osseointegration of amputee patients (normally in a one-stage strategy surgery) is another of the procedures I perform, which is a huge benefit for this patients

Our work philosophy is always multidisciplinary, which makes me collaborate with the best national specialists in the field of infectiology, microbiology, clinical pharmacology and reconstructive plastic surgery. Based on such approach, we are able to solve cases that have been looking for a solution for years without finding it.
I believe that in the 21st century, clinical medicine has to be closely linked to scientific and research activity; That is why in the last 7 years our research group has published more than 50 scientific articles (Pubmed y Researchgate), trying to provide practical knowledge in the field of musculoskeletal infection and osteoarticular reconstruction. The diagnosis and treatment of chronic periprosthetic infection was the subject of my doctoral thesis (PhD application) conducted at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) tesis doctoral. I am a very active teacher and I work as a consultant for the most prestigious companies in the sector.

Professional background:
Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebrón.
Septic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit (UCSO)
Orthopaedic Surgery Department
July 2001 to current

Hospital HM Delfos
Road Traffic Accidents Unit
November 2007 to current

Hospital Quirón El Pilar
Bone and Prosthesis Infections Unit (UCIOP)
November 2019 to current

Education:
PhD in Surgery. Thesis dissertation Excellent 'Cum Laude'
Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Thesis: Microbiological diagnosis in hip and knee periprosthetic joint infections: implications in the surgical treatment of the infected joint prostheses.
Thesis Defence: 17th April 2015.

Specialty: Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Spanish MIR national official System (Ministry of Health)
Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron 2001-2006

Graduate in Medicine and Surgery
Universidad de La Laguna (ULL). Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1994-2000z

Research:
Principal Investigator (PI) in the Septic Pathology Research Line belonging to the Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System Research Group. Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR). Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Link VHIR

Professional affiliations:
- Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT)
- AO Alumni Association; Spanish brand (AAO- E)
- European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS)
- Spanish Society of External Fixation and Reconstructive Surgery (SEFEX -Cr): Board member. Director of Septic Pathology Section
- Spanish Network Research In Infectious Diseases (REIPI)