The precision and results of modern spine surgery
In April 2025, doctors Pablo Clavel and Ignasi Català, renowned spine surgery specialists from the Clavel Institute in Barcelona, visited Guatemala City to share the latest advancements in spinal surgery during the conference “Overcoming challenges for a pain-free future.”.
Revolutionizing spine surgery: ALIF, XLIF and TLIF minimally invasive techniques
Presented at Clavel Institute 2024 conference in Guatemala
At the 2024 conference organized by the Clavel Institute in Guatemala, Drs. Pablo Clavel and Ignasi Català presented the most innovative advances in spine surgery. They clearly explained how the ALIF, XLIF and TLIF techniques are revolutionizing the treatment of chronic lumbar problems with a minimally invasive approach. Here we explain the essentials.
Hip arthroscopy: a minimally invasive solution to get you moving again without pain
What is hip arthroscopy? Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows the diagnosis and treatment of problems in the joint without the need for open surgery. Through small incisions, the surgeon inserts an instrument called an arthroscope, a tiny camera that transmits images in real time to visualize the inside of the hip.
Before thinking about a knee prosthesis, get to know osteotomy. The Cugat Institute's approach to the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
The Cugat Institute's approach to the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee is based on a comprehensive assessment of the patient, taking into account his or her limitations, expectations and specific characteristics, such as age and level of joint wear and tear.
Immunotherapy and molecular diagnostics, milestones for Spanish medicine in 2023
Several Spanish scientific publications, including Redacción Médica and Sanidad, report on the expansion of novel techniques that constitute major advances in oncology.
Lumbar and cervical spine problems in young athletes: how to prevent injuries
The spine is a very important structure for the human body, as it protects the spinal cord and allows the body to move.
Artificial Intelligence opens a new era for spine surgery
Artificial intelligence (AI) adapts surgery to the individual anatomy of each person and makes it possible to design the most appropriate surgical plan for each patient through the development of predictive models.