Arthroscopic Surgery in Asturias
Expert in minimally invasive treatment of articular injuries of the knee, shoulder, and wrist
With 12 years of experience and advanced training, I specialize in innovative arthroscopic techniques that allow a fast and effective recovery. My personalized approach and commitment to excellence make me a reference in arthroscopic surgery in Asturias.
200+
Surgeries a year
12+
Years of experience
100%
Updated knowledge
C2 in English
& B2 en francés
Dr. Javier A. Ruiz Díaz
Expert in Sports Medicine
I graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad Central de Venezuela in 2009. I did my specialization at the Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, in Madrid, finishing it in 2017. After that, I worked for two years in Alicante before settling in Asturias. I currently coordinate the Orthopedic Surgery Unit at Ibermutua Asturiana. I specialize in arthroscopic knee, shoulder, and wrist surgery, with a special interest in the treatment of sports pathology and joint preservation procedures. I aim to help my patients recover their quality of life and their work and sports activities.
Work Experience
My Specialties
I specialize in wrist, shoulder, and knee injuries, offering personalized treatments for each patient and utilizing the latest surgical techniques to ensure optimal recovery. I keep updated with the most recent advances in minimally invasive and joint preservation surgery to provide up-to-date, comprehensive, and high-quality patient care.
- Radioulnar and Scapholunate Instability
- Skier's Thumb
- Nerve and Tendon Compression
- Dupuytren's Disease
- Rhizarthrosis
- Radius, Ulna, and Carpal and Metacarpal Bones Fractures
Member of National and International Societies
Sports Medicine Certificates
Frequently Asked Questions
Sports Medicine is a branch of Orthopedics that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing injuries related to bones, joints, and muscles in athletes and active individuals. It combines orthopedic expertise with specialized care to enhance performance and ensure optimal recovery.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat joint problems. It consists of making small incisions through which a camera (arthroscope) and specialized instruments are introduced into the joint to view and repair the injuries, minimizing damage and reducing recovery time.
I specialize in Sports Medicine, with special interest in knee instability, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability, radioulnar injuries, scapholunate instability and joint preservation surgery in active patients in both occupational and sports, either recreational or professional.
Call Hospital Begoña in Gijón at 985 36 77 11 and ask for a consultation with me. I see patients on Thursday afternoons.
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