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Dr. Ricardo Casal Grau

Dr. Ricardo Casal Grau
Orthopaedic Surgery
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In his capacity as an expert in arthroscopy, endoscopy and tenoscopia, Dr. Casal leads a team of specialists in different areas of specialty, most notably the spine, hip, knee, ankle and foot.

Directs a powerful column unit, where all conventional open techniques are performed, and in particular the discectomy Percutaneous Lumbar Endoscopic, being of the few surgeons who perform in Madrid and the first in Spain, opening a new field treatment of herniated disc.

However, excellence and surgical precision not complete a first-level care work. a thorough consultation, an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment selection in each case is necessary. In short, a personalized and careful treatment. This really makes a difference in the team of Dr. Casal.

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 Credentials

 Professional experience

• More than 20 years of experience
• I directed the El Viso Medical Center for 13 years
• Specialist in Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery. He performs orthopedic surgery privately in Hospital Nisa - Pardo de Aravaca, and receives in consultation at El Viso Medical Center
• Currently working as an Orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatologist at the Monographic Hospital of Traumatology and Rehabilitation of the Accident Accident Asepeyo in Madrid (Coslada)
• Regular collaborator of the Royal Theater of Madrid and the ballets of Angel Corella, among others.

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 Teaching posts

• Various courses related to massage and manual techniques
• He has been a professor at the Alfonso X University
• Directs the training program on care and prevention in schools
• Tutoring of students of physiotherapy practices at El Viso Medical Center

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 Education

• Bachelor of Medicine from the Complutense University of Madrid (199-2005)
• Diploma in Physiotherapy by the UAX (1996-1999)
• Diploma in Physical Education (1994-1996)

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 Publications and conferences

• Author of numerous publications, participation and communication in national and international conferences

 Professional membership

• Member of the Spanish Society of Medicine and Foot and Ankle Surgery (SEMCPT)
• Member of the European Foot & Ankle Society (EFAS)
• Member of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS)

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Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

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La atención fue perfecta respondiendo a todas mis expectativas. amabilidad, profesionalidad y respuestas totalmente comprensibles

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Ankle Arthroscopy

Ankle arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that lets you view and work directly inside the joint, without opening, thanks to a tiny ...

endoscopic spine surgery

Endoscopic spine surgery, also known as minimally invasive spine surgery, consists of trying to apply the same principles of ordinary or open surgery, ...

Herniated disc percutaneous surgery

Percutaneous surgical disc herniation is a minimally invasive technique to remove herniated spinal both lumbar and cervical without open surgery. This ...

Knee arthroscopy

Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique for accessing the interior of the joint through small holes in the skin. Through ...

Minimally invasive spine surgery

One of the biggest problems of spine surgery are multiple incisions that must be made to reach this part of the body and, therefore, the subsequent scarring, a large blood loss and long-term interventions. Therefore, every time is often used more surgery minimally invasive spine, whenever possible as sequelae resulting are smaller, smaller scars, damage to the muscle mass is minimal and achieves rapid recovery patient. Furthermore, the results of such operations are the same as traditional surgery. Therefore, the minimally invasive spine surgery is most recommended for patients provided they are suitable so that she could make features. ...

Sport Orthopaedic

Sports traumatology deals with the study and treatment of injuries sustained in sports. These can occur violently, overuse or defects training, technical deficiencies, misuse of clothing, lack of fitness, among other causes. It addresses a sports orthopedic lesions characteristic of certain sports for its predisposing factors and typical forms of presentation. The correct treatment in sports traumatology is based on the preparation of a history of each player that includes both family history and personal health, and history of injury or surgery and orthopedic aspects. These data must be added those obtained by conducting a review of admission that values ​​sport postural aspects, skeletal muscle, joints, ligamentous, fitness, etc. and risk factors for the appearance of lesions depending on the sport. ...

Ankle arthrodesis

Ankle arthrodesis is an operation performed to correct a deformity or arthritis unhealed injuries or to relieve pain in the ankle. The fusion welding the two bones that form the joint. ...

Back Pain

Low back pain or back pain in the lower back is a pathology caused by various factors, such as excessive stress or poor posture. Less common are low back pain caused by more serious problems like herniated discs. The low back pain is usually because the lumbar spine, the final segment of the spine, has endured excessive weight. The main symptom of this injury is pain that is usually located in the lower back, and sometimes can reach legs. This pathology may cause alterations in the different structures that form the backbone as ligaments, muscles, spinal discs and vertebrae. In addition, low back pain can be accompanied by a muscular contraction in the area that limits the mobility of this body part. ...

Carpal tunnel surgery

The carpal tunnel or canal Connection is an area located in the anterior aspect of the wrist, crossed by numerous tendons. When this tunnel is reduced for any reason, increases the pressure inside and the median nerve ( which runs from the forearm into the hand ) is also compressed. This causes known as carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy caused by the realization of repetitive movements of hands and wrists. Patients with this pathology suffer pain in the wrist and forearm, sensation of numbness, cramps and tingling in the thumb and forefinger, especially fingers. This syndrome should be treated by surgery carpal tunnel to avoid the appearance of weakness and atrophy in some muscles of the hand as well as clumsiness in handling objects. The operation consists carpal tunnel release the nerve and is performed both open or conventional manner, as by endoscopy. The pain after surgery disappears in a few days and the rest of the symptoms are decreasing in the short term, depending on the severity of the injury. In addition, carpal tunnel rehabilitation after surgery is necessary, by performing specific exercises hand movements or physiotherapy. ...

Elbow

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Elbow Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that allows direct look inside joints and treat some lesions without opening the affected areas. Furthermore, arthroscopy allows faster patient recovery. To perform this surgery, video cameras, lenses small and small-caliber instruments that can be introduced into the joints without causing damage are used. Among the different types of arthroscopic elbow arthroscopy there, used to treat injuries such as epicondylitis or tennis elbow, elbow bursitis, sequelae of fractures, moderate stiffness, elbow synovitis and articular loose bodies. ...

Foot arthrodesis

Foot arthrodesis is a surgical technique that involves the artificial fusion of the bones that form the joint, which still remain after surgery. The aim of the intervention is to relieve pain or deformity of the foot caused by poorly healed fractures, arthritis, infections, or birth defects. In foot arthrodesis two different techniques are used: open, in which a long incision and direct visualization of the joint is performed; or arthroscopic, in which small incisions in the skin by a thin arthroscope with a tiny camera attached to a monitor on which the doctor can go watching every step of the operation performed is entered. The joints take four months to merge completely, and then require the completion of a rehabilitation treatment with a physiotherapist. ...

Hand nerves surgery

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Hip Arthroscopy

Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique that lets you view and work directly inside the joint with small incisions in the skin, less than a centimeter each. This type of arthroscopy is indicated to diagnose certain problems of pain or blockage in the hip, for the extraction of intra-articular loose bodies, for breaks labrum (stabilizer cartilage of the femoral head) and the impingement (excess friction in the movements of the hip). The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and after its completion it is possible that the patient may feel discomfort, swelling and numbness in the pubis, for a few hours or days. ...

Hip Prosthesis

The hip prosthesis is a major surgical technique involves the replacement of degenerate artificial hip joint. The characteristics of the materials used in this type of prosthesis allow similar to human joint mobility. To manufacture these implants used: various metals such as stainless steel alloys, cobalt, chromium and titanium; plastic, usually polyethylene, a durable and wear-resistant material which is friction. The replacement of the hip prosthesis is indicated in cases of osteoarthritis in the joint or of rheumatoid arthritis. After surgery, patients need crutches for the next month. The prostheses have limited life due to wear of materials. ...

Knee prosthesis

The knee prosthesis is the replacement of the joint by a plastic part by surgery, is indicated where the joint is seriously damaged by osteoarthritis. The knee prosthesis is indicated when the degree of deterioration of the knee and the pain that generates prevent the patient walk. Such implants are reproductions of the bones forming the knee, made of various metals and plastics favoring flexion and extension of the joint. Allergy to metal alloys patients there titanium knee prosthesis. Usually, the patient who has been implanted with a knee prosthesis can be incorporated to work within three to six months. ...

Low back pain

  Low back pain or lumbago is pain in the bottom of the column. Low back pain is not a disease itself, but rather is a problem or a symptom whose causes can be multiple. The origin of this pain can be in bad posture, physical activity of the individual, psychological factors or degenerative diseases (such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis) caused changes in the different structures that form the backbone (ligaments, muscles, spinal discs and vertebrae). Lumbago treatment involves the administration of analgesics, muscle relaxants and applying heat to the painful area. Also, the patient should rest. ...

Neck pain

  Neck pain is that which occurs at the top of the column, in the cervical spine. It is a pain produced generally by trauma, disease, progressive deterioration, poor posture or emotional stress. Specifically, the neck pain can be caused by any irregularity or tension in this area of ​​the spine, in the muscles, ligaments, nerves or disks, as in the vertebrae and their joints. The symptoms of neck pain can be of varying degrees, from mild discomfort to a sharp, sudden and severe pain. You can also become a chronic neck pain when it lasts more than three months and usually more common in women than in men. Besides, in patients suffering from neck pain and persistent headache it is recommended consultation with a doctor and physiotherapy. ...

Percutaneous Foot Surgery

Percutaneous surgery of the foot is a novel surgical technique for treating foot disorders consist of changes in bone or white fabrics. With this type of minimally incisive surgery, treatment of these pathologies is achieved with a minimal incision in the skin of two to three millimeters, while conventional surgical techniques with large incisions (or even the elimination of joints were demanding cases severe ). Some of the disorders most frequently treated by percutaneous surgery of the foot are: hammer toes, bunions, metatarsalagias, bunions, heel spurs, and other. Anyway, according to the severity of each patient, the doctor will evaluate which must ultimately if this technique is the most suited to treat their pathology. After the operation, the patient must use a type of shoe and wide rigid sole that reduces the load on the operated foot, so it is not advisable to operate both feet at once. ...

Shoulder

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Shoulder Arthroscopy

Shoulder arthroscopy is a practice of minimally invasive surgery that allows you to see directly inside the joint and work within it, without opening it. Only a few small cuts in the skin, about one centimeter each are made. Shoulder arthroscopy can treat injuries such as rotator cuff impingement syndrome, shoulder instability, SLAP lesions, articular cartilage injuries, chronic synovitis, shoulder stiffness and some types of fractures. Recovery can take between one and six months and probably the patient must wear splints during the first week. For many procedures, physical therapy may help regain motion and strength of the shoulder. ...

Shoulder dislocation

  The shoulder dislocation is an injury that occurs when the humeral head (the main arm bone) slips out of the joint cavity. Usually the result of a direct blow to the shoulder or a fall in the whole body on the extension arm rests. It is a painful injury that prevents moving the arm. Sometimes the humerus comes to tear the capsule that surrounds and damages the ligaments of the shoulder, making projecting the bulk of the humeral head. They are more likely to suffer an injury that people who practice certain sports, like judo, hockey, rugby, skiing and handball. Usually, to treat dislocated shoulder sling is placed on the arm for at least four weeks. Next, it is advisable to do rehabilitation exercises to strengthen the muscles in the area. If the injury is repeated frequently, surgery may be necessary. ...

Shoulder Prosthesis

The shoulder prosthesis is the replacement of the joint by a plastic part by surgery, where it is indicated that the shoulder joint is seriously damaged by osteoarthritis. With this technique a reduction of pain and restoration of mobility is achieved. In the shoulder prosthesis a metal part to the humeral head and a piece of polyethylene shoulder blade, both sealed with cement or embedded is set. There is also the reverse shoulder prosthesis, aimed at patients aged 60 years, who returned shoulder mobility. In the inverted, in place of the humeral head is placed the receiver and where the receiver should be, the humeral head is placed. These prostheses are indicated in the massive rupture of tendons, beyond repair, which is associated with certain joint osteoarthritis. ...

Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder surgery can repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. In the latest surgical techniques, the specialist will use a tiny camera called atroscopio to see inside the shoulder. ...

Spinal surgery

The spine surgery is to correct structural abnormalities of the spine that cause pain. It is indicated in cases where there is significant compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots, and when it is due undoubtedly to the structural abnormality detected. One of those treated by surgery of cervical spine injury is a herniated disc. Cervical surgery may be necessary to reduce pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots, when pain is caused by a herniated disc or a bone of spinal canal. Trauma surgery may also be required to stabilize the cervical spine and minimize the possibility of paralysis, when a fracture or dislocation causes a vertebral instability. Likewise, cervical surgery is also used in case of degenerative diseases. ...

Sport surgery

Sport surgery is a specialty that is generated after injuries sports.

Trigger fingers

The trigger finger is tendinitis affects the tendons that bend your fingers. When the tendon sheath becomes inflamed difficult to extension or flexion of the fingers affected, which may be blocked or suddenly skyrocket. No clear cause giving rise to the injury, but may be related to rheumatoid arthritis, gout or diabetes. The symptoms of trigger finger may start with a sore finger base and causes inflammation and swelling. Treatment of trigger finger is to eliminate compression of the tendon and allow full movement of the finger without discomfort. You can choose to use a splint or oral anti-inflammatory drugs. If these treatments do not work, you have to opt for surgery. ...

Wrist arthrodesis

Wrist arthrodesis is a surgical procedure that involves fusing the joints of the hand artificially. This technique achieves the neighboring joints ordered to carry out the functions of the fist and palm. The aim of this operation is to relieve pain, slow the development of the disease, which causes correct deformities, and provide stability to the joint that has been damaged by arthritis or muscle weakness. Although wrist arthrodesis achieved a high degree of improvement in all these areas, it is possible that in some patients the difficulty lifting or doing certain movements keep persisting. Similarly, after the intervention is required recovery time in which the joint use will be limited. ...

Wrist Arthroscopy

Wrist arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique through small incisions in the skin, which allows access and treat both joint and soft tissue joint injuries. This intervention can diagnose and treat pathologies difficult to define today. Include the development of arthroscopy of the trapeze-metacarpal joint, which can address at an early stage of this joint degeneration. Also, you can treat injuries of ligaments and meniscus of the wrist and fractures. After removing the points physiotherapy treatment, which can last from two to four weeks it is needed. You may require the use of a rigid wristband discontinuous during that period. ...

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