ORTHOPAEDICS at J|medical

When sporting activity or normal daily activities — even the simplest ones — begin to become difficult due to joint and musculoskeletal problems (including post-traumatic ones) that limit our functionality, it is advisable to seek the care of an orthopaedic surgeon.

Does the orthopaedic surgeon deal only with athletes? Absolutely not. Osteoarticular problems affect professional athletes, amateur sports enthusiasts, and members of the general public alike.

What pathway should be followed? Every pathway always begins with an outpatient consultation. It is at this stage that the orthopaedic surgeon will establish the programme and the steps necessary to achieve the objectives agreed upon with the patient.

Where can it be done? J|medical is a clinic specialising in sports traumatology and multidisciplinary care for everyone, and is also a qualified centre where you can undergo your orthopaedic consultation.

• SERVICES AT J|medical

• Orthopaedic consultation. During the consultation, the orthopaedic surgeon performs clinical tests, analyses the patient’s medical history, and, where necessary, prescribes specific investigations with the aim of identifying and diagnosing the orthopaedic condition in question (such as bone fractures, muscle injuries, tendinopathies, joint problems, or spinal conditions). Early diagnosis and a targeted therapeutic programme can help improve functionality, relieve pain, and prevent potential long-term complications.

• Joint and musculotendinous injections. These are medical procedures whose primary purpose is to reduce pain and inflammation and improve functionality, and may form part of a conservative approach to recovery. Injections help patients regain mobility, improving quality of life and allowing for a faster and less invasive recovery.

• Hyaluronic acid injections. Hyaluronic acid injections also fall within the range of infiltrative therapy options. This procedure helps to reduce pain and inflammation, while also offering a lubricating effect that improves joint mechanics. Hyaluronic acid injections are an integral part of a conservative approach to managing the symptoms of joint conditions, offering patients a non-invasive option to improve quality of life — particularly in cases of diagnosed osteoarthritis.

• PRP and mesenchymal cell injections. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and mesenchymal cell injections from adipose tissue are treatments that work by injecting a concentrated solution of growth factors into the affected area (usually a joint or damaged tissue), which can promote healing and regeneration processes to facilitate the repair of damaged tissues such as muscles, tendons, or cartilage. These treatments are used to address orthopaedic conditions such as tendinopathies, muscle injuries, and inflammatory or degenerative joint conditions. They represent a conservative approach to stimulating healing, reducing pain, and improving functionality, often avoiding the need for more invasive surgical procedures. Outpatient surgery in the operating theatre. Surgical procedures and orthopaedic interventions that do not require prolonged hospitalisation are also performed within J|medical. Patients are discharged on the same day as the procedure, allowing for a rapid recovery and a swift return to normality.