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The Knowledge Centre is organised into editorial categories. Each category gathers articles on a related area of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care.
Knee & Joint Health
Understanding knee osteoarthritis, meniscus injuries, cartilage damage, joint preservation, knee replacement, patellofemoral disorders and sports-related knee problems.
Regenerative Medicine
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid, Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC), orthobiologics and the scientific evidence behind regenerative treatments.
Shoulder & Sports Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries, shoulder arthroscopy, tendinopathies, shoulder instability, sports injuries, rehabilitation and recovery.
Hip & Joint Preservation
Hip osteoarthritis, hip arthroscopy, femoroacetabular impingement, joint preservation, hip replacement and tendon disorders.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery, hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery, surgical indications, recovery after surgery and second opinions.
Patient Guides
Preparing for an orthopaedic consultation, understanding MRI reports, when to seek a second opinion, understanding treatment alternatives, recovery and rehabilitation, and choosing a private orthopaedic specialist.
Recently published in the Knowledge Centre
Original, evidence-based articles by Dr Pablo Banchero. Each article states its author, publication date and medical-review status.
Latest articlesPRP for Knee Osteoarthritis: What Does the Scientific Evidence Really Say?
Discover what scientific research says about PRP injections for knee osteoarthritis, potential benefits, limitations and treatment considerations.
Latest articlesPRP vs Hyaluronic Acid for Knee Osteoarthritis: What Are the Differences?
Compare PRP and hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis. Understand the differences, clinical evidence, benefits and treatment considerations.
Latest articlesMeniscus Tear: When Is Surgery Necessary? Treatment Options and Recovery
Learn when a meniscus tear needs surgery, when conservative treatment may work, and how meniscus repair and knee arthroscopy are selected.
Latest articlesRotator Cuff Tears: Symptoms, Treatment Options and When Surgery Is Necessary
Learn about rotator cuff tears, shoulder pain, diagnosis, conservative treatment and arthroscopic surgery. Orthopaedic information from TraumatologyTeam.
Latest articlesHip Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Learn about hip osteoarthritis symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options, from conservative care to minimally invasive surgery and hip replacement.
Latest articlesHip Replacement Surgery: Anterior vs Posterior Approach — What Are the Differences?
Compare anterior and posterior hip replacement approaches, including surgical techniques, potential benefits, risks, recovery and patient selection.
Latest articlesKnee Replacement Surgery: Total vs Partial Knee Replacement — What Are the Differences?
Compare total and partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement, including surgical technique, recovery, complications, implant survival and how a surgeon chooses the right procedure.
Latest articlesKnee Replacement Recovery: A Week-by-Week Guide
A week-by-week guide to knee replacement recovery — walking, physiotherapy, driving, return to work and sport, warning signs and what influences how long recovery takes.
Latest articlesHow Long Does a Knee Replacement Last? Implant Longevity, Wear and Revision Surgery
Evidence-based guide on knee replacement lifespan: 10, 15, 20 and 25-year survival rates, polyethylene wear, total vs partial durability, revision indications and surgeon advice.
Latest articlesKnee Replacement Surgery: Risks, Complications and How to Reduce Them
Evidence-based guide to knee replacement risks and complications — infection, blood clots, persistent pain, stiffness, loosening, instability and revision — plus how patients and surgeons help reduce them.
Latest articlesKnee Replacement Failure: Signs, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Evidence-based guide to knee replacement failure — symptoms of a painful or loose implant, how loosening and infection are diagnosed, and revision treatment options on the Costa Blanca.
Latest articlesPersistent Pain After Knee Replacement: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Evidence-based guide to persistent pain after knee replacement — mechanical, infective, neuropathic and soft-tissue causes, genicular nerve radiofrequency, PRP and when revision is needed on the Costa Blanca.
Latest articlesRobotic Knee Replacement Surgery: Technology, Precision, Benefits and Clinical Evidence
Evidence-based guide to robotic-assisted knee replacement — MAKO, ROSA, CORI and VELYS platforms, precision vs clinical outcomes, the RACER-Knee trial, costs and patient selection on the Costa Blanca.
Latest articlesHip Osteoarthritis: Treatments, Joint Preservation and When to Consider Hip Replacement
Evidence-based guide to hip osteoarthritis treatment — conservative care, PRP, hyaluronic acid, radiofrequency, hip arthroscopy, joint preservation and when hip replacement is the right choice on the Costa Blanca.
Latest articlesHip Arthroscopy: Indications, Recovery and When It Is Too Late
Evidence-based guide to hip arthroscopy — femoroacetabular impingement, labral tears, who is a good candidate, recovery, complications and when arthroscopy is too late. By Dr Pablo Banchero, Costa Blanca.
Latest articlesPRP, Hyaluronic Acid and Radiofrequency for Hip Osteoarthritis: What Does the Evidence Really Show?
Evidence-based review of PRP, PRGF, hyaluronic acid and hip articular branch radiofrequency for hip osteoarthritis — who may benefit, how long effects last, and when hip replacement is the better option. By Dr Pablo Banchero, Costa Blanca.
Latest articlesWhen Is the Right Time for Hip Replacement Surgery? Symptoms, Indications and Decision-Making
Evidence-based guide on when hip replacement is appropriate — symptoms, indications, when conservative treatment has reached its limits, age and timing, implant fixation, surgical approaches and recovery. By Dr Pablo Banchero, Costa Blanca.
Latest articlesDirect Superior vs Anterolateral Hip Replacement: Surgical Approaches, Recovery and Outcomes
Evidence-based comparison of the direct superior and anterolateral approaches to total hip replacement — anatomy, positioning, muscle management, recovery, complications and long-term outcomes. By Dr Pablo Banchero, Costa Blanca.
Latest articlesTotal Hip Replacement: Implant Selection, Fixation, Bearing Surfaces and Longevity
Evidence-based guide to hip replacement implants: cemented vs cementless fixation, ceramic and metal bearing surfaces, dual mobility, national registry survival data, and personalised implant selection.
Latest articlesHip Replacement Complications: How We Reduce Risks Through Careful Planning and Surgical Technique
Learn about hip replacement complications, warning signs and how careful preoperative assessment, implant selection and surgical technique help reduce risks.
Latest articlesRevision Hip Replacement Surgery: When Is It Necessary, Why Does It Fail and What Are the Options?
Learn why hip replacements fail, when revision surgery is needed, how surgeons diagnose implant problems and what reconstruction options are available.
Latest articlesHip Replacement in Younger Patients: Age, Activity, Implant Choice and Long-Term Outcomes
Are you too young for a hip replacement? Discover implant options, activity considerations, longevity and when surgery may be appropriate. By Dr Pablo Banchero, Costa Blanca.
Latest articlesHip Replacement Recovery: Week by Week – Walking, Rehabilitation and Returning to Normal Life
A comprehensive week-by-week guide to total hip replacement recovery — walking progression, rehabilitation, driving, work, return to sports, hip precautions and warning signs.
Latest articlesLife After Hip Replacement: Walking, Exercise, Sport and Returning to an Active Lifestyle
A practical guide to physical activity, exercise and sport after total hip replacement — walking, cycling, swimming, golf, gym training, hiking, racquet sports and implant longevity, by Dr Pablo Banchero.
Latest articlesPain After Hip Replacement: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
Why a hip can still hurt after replacement — groin, lateral, posterior and thigh pain, loosening, infection, abductor and iliopsoas causes, imaging, blood tests and when revision is needed. By Dr Pablo Banchero.
Written and reviewed by Dr Pablo Banchero
Dr. Pablo Banchero Lasalvia
Orthopaedic Surgeon · Traumatology Team
Every article in the Knowledge Centre is authored by Dr Pablo Banchero Lasalvia, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at TraumatologyTeam. Each article states its author, publication date and medical-review date. No article is presented as medically reviewed until that review has taken place.
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Orthopaedic knowledge for Costa Blanca residents
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