Traumatology
Our services
- Comprehensive and personalized evaluation.
- Integral rehabilitation plan to accelerate recovery.
- Follow-up consultations and treatment adjustments.
Frequently asked questions
When should I consult with a foot and ankle specialist?
- Elective (normal appointment): Progressive pain or deformity over several weeks or months.
- Emergency Room: Trauma causing immediate inability to walk, rapidly progressive injuries affecting general health.
- Preferential (urgent, but not emergency): Skin ulcers or non-progressive superficial infections.
Is it necessary to have any tests done before a traumatological evaluation?
There is no specific initial test required for all patients. It is advisable to bring previous reports and tests to the consultation, where the specialist will assess whether complementary tests (blood tests, vascular explorations, ultrasounds, X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, etc.) are necessary for diagnosis or treatment.
Can I immediately bear weight after foot surgery?
It depends on the type of surgery and the involvement of the foot’s support structures.
- No changes to support structures: The limit is determined by postoperative pain.
- Minor and self-stable modifications: Minimum non-weight-bearing or post-surgical footwear may be required.
- Major modifications to structure or stability: Usually requires 4 to 8 weeks of non-weight-bearing, followed by progressive weight-bearing without forcing against pain.
Should insoles cause pain?
Initially, they may generate a strange sensation or mild discomfort due to changes in load distribution, but they should not cause progressive pain or worsen the situation. If this occurs, they should be reviewed.
How long should I use insoles?
- Permanent structural problem: Lifelong use or until the situation is modified with surgery (which does not always guarantee the removal of insoles).
- Incidental overload problem: Permanent use for up to 6 months without pain, followed by gradual removal with strengthening exercises.
If foot pain hasn't improved with insoles, do I need surgery?
Surgery should be the last option when other non-surgical options have been exhausted (exercises, physical therapy, infiltrations, weight control, and management of associated pathologies).
What specialists should evaluate a foot problem?
A multidisciplinary approach includes Traumatology, Rheumatology, Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, and Orthotics.
- Traumatology: Localized pain that worsens with foot use.
- Rheumatology: Pain at rest that improves with walking, morning stiffness.
- Vascular Surgeon: Pain when elevating the foot, paleness, relief when lowering the foot.
- Neurologist: Electrical pain, tingling, altered sensation, issues with gait control or strength.
At our Traumatology Unit, we specialize in the comprehensive management of musculoskeletal conditions, both conservatively and surgically. Our approach is based on multidisciplinary coordination for diagnosis and treatment, utilizing the most advanced and effective techniques. We have a highly qualified and diverse team, which includes:
- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
- Radiodiagnosis (ultrasound, plain radiography, computed tomography)
- Physical Therapy
- Vascular Surgery and Angiology
- Rheumatology
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
- Internal Medicine
- Nutritionist
We have a full Radiodiagnosis service and operating rooms for major outpatient surgery.
We offer a wide range of treatments, both outpatient at our center and inpatient. These include:
- Study and conservative treatment of forefoot and hindfoot deformities.
- Intra-articular, periarticular, and peritendinous cortico-anesthetic infiltrations.
- Intra-articular hyaluronic acid infiltrations.
- Ultrasound-guided infiltrations.
- Metatarsal and toe osteotomies.
- Midfoot and hindfoot arthrodesis and fixations.
- Nerve releases and translocations.
- Tendon transfers.
- Gastrocnemius and Achilles tendon lengthenings.
- Hindfoot and midfoot osteotomies.
- Ankle arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction.
- Ankle arthrodesis and prosthetics.
- Surgery for talar cartilage lesions.
- Plantar fasciotomy.
- Excision of Morton’s neuroma, ganglions, and synovial cysts.
- Tenolysis of damaged or trapped tendons.
- Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
- Achilles tendinitis.
- Equinus foot and ankle instabilities.
- Ankle osteoarthritis and cartilage lesions.
- Tarsal tunnel syndrome and Morton’s neuroma.
- Flatfoot, cavus foot, and neurological foot.
- Diabetic foot.
- Hallux valgus (bunion) and metatarsalgia.
- Quintus varus and crossover toes (supraductus).
- Hammer, claw, or mallet toes.
- Nail growth disorders.
- Post-traumatic sequelae and severe foot and ankle deformities.
- Gait abnormalities.
- Tendinitis and tendon instabilities.
- Osteoarthritis and acute or stress fractures.
– Dr. Juan Pedro Rodríguez Álvarez: Medical specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology with over 15 years of experience. He has specialized training in foot and ankle surgery at the Clinique Jouvenet in Paris, ankle arthroscopy with Dr. Van Dyck (Holland) and Dr. Batista (Argentina), and ankle prosthetic surgery in Munich and with Dr. Víctor Valderrabano (Switzerland).
Dr. Álvarez is the traumatologist with the most experience in the placement of circular fixators in Gran Canaria for highly complex foot and ankle surgeries, as well as in the management of infectious complications and knee prostheses.
– Dr. Osman Benavides Gonzales: Medical specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology with a subspecialty in hand, elbow surgery, and reconstructive microsurgery. He is the Head of the Hand and Elbow Unit at the Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, where he also serves as Residency Tutor. He completed his fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery at icatMA – Hospital Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona, a prestigious center in Europe. His training includes working with renowned surgeons such as Dr. Francisco del Piñal, Dr. Alexis Studer, Dr. Sergi Barrera, Dr. Xavier Mir, Dr. Samuel Antuña, Dr. Raúl Barco, Dr. Emilio Calvo, and Dr. Antonio Foruria.
– Dr. Antonio Hernández: Orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatologist with extensive experience in sports injuries, particularly in shoulder and knee pathology. Trained at Dr. Negrín University Hospital and with international experience at renowned centers such as the Mayo Clinic in Rochester (USA), he has built a solid career in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. He currently combines his clinical work with continuous training in minimally invasive techniques and high-precision surgery for athletes.