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Dr. Javier Albiñana Silveti is a specialist in orthopedic surgery and pediatric traumatology. He has over 38 years of experience in the treatment of hip dysplasia, bone tumors, malformations and Perthes disease. Experience 2013 – present | Pediatric Traumatology at the Ruber Internacional and Quirón Hospital in Pozuelo. 2004-2013|Head of the Department of Pediatric Orthopedics at the La Paz Hospital in Madrid. 1994-2004| Assistant in pediatric orthopedics at the Niño Jesus Hospital in Madrid 1992-1994 | Fellow, Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, University of Iowa (USA) 1988-1989|Research Fellow in Paediatric Orthopaedics, Oxford University (UK). Qualification 1988 | Doctor of Medicine, Autonomous University of Madrid. 1982 | Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Madrid. Education: 2004|Associate Professor of the Faculty of Medicine of the UAM. Publications 2019|Does femoral head orientation influence acetabular development? An experimental study in Lamb. J Pediatr Orthop. 2019 Sep;39(8):416–421. 2015|Pavlik harness outcomes in Ortolani-positive hips: predictors of failure and arthrographic findings. J Child Orthop 2015 Aug;9(4):249-53. 2013|Selective triradiate epiphysiodesis for the treatment of residual experimental acetabular dysplasia. J Pediatr Orthop. 2013 Dec;33(8):821-8. Communications and presentations 2021|Perthes Disease. Congress of Pediatric Orthopedics, SEOT, Ecuador. 2019|Dysplasia of the hip, Children's Hospital, San Jose, Costa Rica, April 2019 2018| Cerebral Palsy, ASFAPE, Madrid. 2007 | Tear and Dysplasia of the Hip, POSNA, San Diego. 2005 | Open reduction failure and DDH. Boston, IPOTT.

Professional experience 2018 – present : Head of the Traumatology Department at the International Orthopaedic Center Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. 2000 – 2018 : Specialist in Hip and Knee Surgery at the International Center Hospital Ruber Internacional, Madrid. Until 2000 : Deputy Head of the Traumatology Department at the Hospital J. Puerta de Hierro, Madrid. Education and qualifications 1992 : Medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the Autonomous University of Madrid. Specialization in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at the Puerta de Hierro Hospital. Scientific research and clinical trials Phase 2B : Efficacy and safety study of PD 0348292 for the prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. CV185-047 : Comparison of the efficacy of apixaban and enoxaparin for the prevention of VTE. CV185-035 : A study of prevention of deep vein thrombosis after hip replacement. PRADAXA® 1160.85 : A study of the efficacy of dabigatran etexilate for the prevention of VTE following hip and knee surgery. PRADAXA® 1160.84 : Evaluation of the safety of dabigatran in patients with moderate renal impairment after total renal arthroplasty. Learning and Teaching 1997–2000 : Associate Professor, Department of Traumatology, Puerta de Hierro Hospital, Madrid. Specialization and innovation Knee replacement : Using the latest generation navigation systems, Rapid Recovery and ERAS protocols for accelerated recovery. Hip Replacement : Minimally Invasive Techniques and Improved Restorative Protocols. Arthroscopic surgery : Treatment of diseases of the knee and hip joints. Non-surgical treatment : Introduction of innovative infiltration techniques for joint pathology. Recognition and achievements 2022 : Included in the Forbes list as one of the 100 best doctors in Spain , recognized for leadership and innovation in joint surgery using navigation technologies. Since 2008 : ISO 9001:2008 certification for quality of hip and knee replacement surgeries. Membership in professional organizations International Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons . Member of the Spanish Association of Arthroscopy . The doctor has established himself as a pioneer in the field of joint surgery, introducing innovative technologies such as navigation systems and minimally invasive approaches. His achievements and approach to patient recovery make him one of the leading specialists in Spain.