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Dr Carlos Alberto Encinas Ullán

Knee

Dr Carlos Alberto Encinas Ullán

Specialist in
  • Knee surgery.
  • Sports injuries.
  • Arthroscopic and reconstructive knee surgery.
«Excellence lies not only in technique, but in giving clear instructions, performing better and always providing support.»
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Professional profile

A specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology with extensive experience in the management of knee conditions and sports injuries. He practises in both the public and private hospital sectors, with a particular focus on arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery, as well as joint-preserving techniques.

His clinical practice combines surgical assessment, personalised treatment and the application of advanced techniques, including robot-assisted surgery, in the management of complex knee conditions.

Education

Medical and specialist training in orthopaedic surgery, with academic development at university level.

2007 – 2012 | Specialist Medical Training in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (MIR). La Paz University Hospital.
2008 | Diploma in Advanced Studies in Surgery. University of Salamanca.
2000–2006 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery. University of Salamanca.

Professional experience

Clinical work carried out in leading hospitals, with a particular focus on knee surgery and sports injuries.

2012 – Present | Specialist in the Knee Unit. La Paz University Hospital.
2013 – 2019 | Specialist doctor. Madrid Football Federation.
2012 – 2014 | Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. HM Sanchinarro Hospital.

Scientific publications

Research activity focusing on knee surgery, with contributions to scientific publications and reviews in specialist journals.

2025 | Rodríguez-Merchán EC, Encinas-Ullán CA, Gómez-Cardero P. Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty for Periprosthetic Joint Infection. Advances in Periprosthetic Joint Infection. 2025. doi:10.1007/978-3-032-02945-4_14
2024 | Rodríguez-Merchán EC, Kalbakdij-Sánchez C, Encinas-Ullán CA, et al. Simultaneous High Tibial Osteotomy and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Knees with Deformities: A Review of the Current Literature. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2024;12(8):603–607. doi:10.22038/ABJS.2024.78440.3610
2022 | Rodriguez-Merchan EC, Encinas-Ullan CA, Liddle AD. Osteochondral allografts for large osteochondral lesions of the knee joint. Arch Bone Jt Surg. 2022;10(3):245–251. doi:10.22038/ABJS.2021.51810.2555
2019 | Encinas-Ullán CA, Rodríguez-Merchán EC. Arthroscopic treatment of total knee arthroplasty complications. EFORT Open Rev. 2019;4(2):33–43. doi:10.1302/2058-5241.4.180035
2018 | Encinas-Ullán CA, Rodríguez-Merchán EC. Isolated medial collateral ligament tears: An update on management. EFORT Open Rev. 2018;3(7):398–407. doi:10.1302/2058-5241.3.170035

Areas of special focus

Clinical practice focusing on knee conditions and sports injuries, including various conditions relating to stability, alignment and joint preservation, amongst which are:

  • Lower limb axial deformities.
  • Ligament injuries.
  • Meniscal injuries.
  • Cartilage injuries.
  • Patellar instability.

Techniques and procedures

Application of advanced surgical techniques in knee surgery, including reconstructive procedures, joint preservation and technology-assisted surgery, amongst which are:

  • Knee ligament reconstruction.
  • Meniscal repair and transplantation.
  • Joint-preserving surgery using osteotomies and cartilage repair techniques.
  • Implantation of partial and total knee replacements.
  • Robot-assisted surgery.

Accreditations and memberships

Membership of scientific societies in the field of orthopaedic surgery and traumatology, including:

  • Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT).
  • Spanish Knee Society (SEROD).
  • Spanish Arthroscopy Association (AEA).

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