Dr Juan Ramón Prieto

Hip

Dr Juan Ramón Prieto

Specialist in
  • Osteoarthritis and hip fractures.
  • Minimally invasive total hip replacement via an anterior approach.
  • Simultaneous bilateral hip surgery.
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Professional profile

An orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip conditions, with a career spanning Spain and France in highly specialised hospitals. His clinical practice focuses on advanced prosthetic surgery, joint preservation and the treatment of complex hip conditions.

Throughout his career, he has championed care models centred on specialisation, teamwork and the continuous improvement of functional outcomes, with a clear commitment to leading clinical units dedicated to the comprehensive management of hip conditions.

Education

He has completed specialist training in hip surgery, including extended placements at leading French centres specialising in minimally invasive surgery and joint preservation.

2013–2017 | Training in minimally invasive surgery and joint preservation. Saint-Étienne University Hospital. France.
2012 | Fellowship in Hip and Pelvis Surgery. Hôpital de la Croix Rousse. Lyon. France.
2006–2012 | Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (via the MIR programme). Alcorcón Foundation University Hospital. Madrid.
1999–2005 | Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Complutense University of Madrid.

Professional experience

He has carried out his clinical work as an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the hip, taking on clinical and managerial responsibilities in highly complex units.

2024 – Present | Director and orthopaedic surgeon in charge of the Hip, Pelvis and Knee Unit. HIP Institute. Madrid.
2017 – 2024 | Orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip conditions. Clínica Universidad de Navarra. Madrid.
2015 – 2017 | Senior Registrar in Orthopaedic Surgery specialising in knee and hip conditions. CHU Saint-Étienne Hôpital Nord and CH Le Corbusier Firminy. France.
2013 – 2015 | Junior registrar in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology. CHU Saint-Étienne Hôpital Nord and CH Le Corbusier Firminy. France.
2008 – 2013 | Traumatology Emergency Department. CEMTRO Clinic. Madrid.
2007 – 2012 | Resident in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology. Fundación Alcorcón University Hospital. Madrid.
2012 | Fellowship in Hip and Pelvis Surgery. Hôpital de la Croix Rousse. Lyon. France.

Areas of special focus

His clinical practice focuses in particular on the following conditions:

  • Hip osteoarthritis.
  • Hip fractures.
  • Femoroacetabular impingement.
  • Dislocations and complex prosthetic revisions involving instability.
  • Hip dysplasia and acetabular deformities.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely uses include:

  • Minimally invasive anterior total hip replacement surgery.
  • Simultaneous bilateral hip surgery.
  • Hip resurfacing and advanced arthroscopy.
  • Joint-preserving surgery, including periacetabular osteotomy.
  • Complex prosthetic revisions via the anterior approach.

Accreditations and memberships

It maintains links with leading scientific societies in the field of orthopaedic surgery and arthroscopy.

  • European Hip Society.
  • Spanish Society of Hip Surgery.
  • Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology.

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