Elbow Conditions
Biceps rupture Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction(Tommy John surgery) Osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum Arthritis of the elbow Stiffness Loose bodies in the elbow Ulnar neuritis Lateral/medial epicondylitis(tennis and golfer´s elbow) Arthroscopic release for stiff/arthritis elbow
Knee Conditions
Ligament lesions: anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate, medial collateral, lateral collateral, posterolateral corner Primary and revision ligament reconstruction Exertional compartment syndrome Patellar tendinitis Patellofemoral pain Extensor tendon injuries: quadriceps and patellar tendon Meniscal tears Meniscectomy Meniscus repair Meniscus replacement Patellar instability Cartilage defects Osteoarthritis Cartilage transplants Meniscus Autologous chondrocyte implantation(ACI) DeNovo NT Microfracture Biocartilage Osteochondral allografts […]
Shoulder Conditions
Shoulder Instability Arthroscopic and open shoulder stabilization Bone loss of the glenoid and humerus(transplants, coracoid transfer/Latarjet) Rotator cuff tears Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair Biologic augmentation of rotator cuff repairs Tendon transfer for chronic irreparable rotator cuff tears Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for rotator cuff arthropathy Biceps tendinits, rupture and instability Acromioclavicular joint sprains and dislocations Acromioclavicular […]
M.A. Lucía Barraza
Lucía Barraza, M.A. is a clinical psychologist who has a Master’s Degree on Clinical Psychology and Mental Health and has a specialty on Sports Psychology accredited by the Rafael Landivar University and by San Carlos University, from whom she has been a university professor. Besides, she has post graduate courses from the Andalucia University, Spain […]
Dr. Luis Pedro Carranza
Dr. Carranza is an orthopedic surgeon, Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Surgery, officially accredited and certified by the University of Montreal, Canada; and by the College of Physicians of Québec, which awards him a Canadian medical licence for his training. He then later completed a second Fellowship in Sports Traumatology and […]
Sports Psychology
Is a branch of psychology that studies the psychic processes and the human conduct during sports activities. This applied science tries to know and optimize the internal conditions on the athlete to achieve the full expression its physical, technical and tactical potential acquired in the process of preparation. A sports psychologist helps the competitor control […]
Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychology is responsible for the investigation of all the factors that affect the mental health and the adaptative conduct using the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, in conditions that can generate a subjective discomfort and suffering of a human individual. We could define it as a branch of psychology that investigates and applies its […]
Orthobiologics
Orthobiologics are substances that orthopaedic surgeons use to help injuries heal more quickly. They are used to improve the healing of broken bones and injured muscles, tendons and ligaments. These products are made from substances that are naturally found in your body. When they are used in higher concentrations, they may help speed up the […]
Reconstruction Surgery
Reconstructive or joint replacement surgery is used when the involved joint has an advanced wearing of cartilage and inflammation of its surrounding tissues. The use of implants is characteristic to replace the damaged surface of one or both bones allowing a pain free mobility and a better quality of life. This surgery is done exclusively […]
Trauma Surgery
Orthopaedic trauma surgery is used in cases were bone, cartilage, tendon or ligament injuries can’t be treated without surgery. Its use implies the frequent utilization of metallic or bioabsorbable implants to achieve a complete and early return to physical activity. Every case is unique and multiple variables like age, patient expectation, degree of physical activity, […]