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Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System

The Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System (CRAL) research group is a multidisciplinary team of clinical researchers including specialists in orthopedic surgery and traumatology, nurses and research staff.

The group's activity is based on the study of musculoskeletal problems with the aim of improving the outcome of surgical treatments, focusing our research  on the fields of traumatic injuries, bone septic disease and pathologies of the knee, hip, hand and shoulder.
Main objectives:

  • Develop and improve the medical and surgical approach of the orthopedic and trauma reconstructive techniques.
  • Achieve new knowledge and patient-centered solutions, improving their perioperative care and surgical results, through evidence-based surgery.
  • Consolidate an appropriate competitive scientific environment that promotes education and facilitates the training of research personnel.
  • Generate synergies and collaborations in the musculoskeletal field with other national and international research institutions.
     

Team

Albert  Gargallo Margarit

Albert Gargallo Margarit

Predoctoral researcher
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Alejandro Hernández Martínez

Alejandro Hernández Martínez

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Alfonso Biarnes Suñe

Alfonso Biarnes Suñe

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Andrea Sallent Font

Andrea Sallent Font

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Anna  Pascual  Carreño

Anna Pascual Carreño

Predoctoral researcher
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Bernat Massó Carreras

Bernat Massó Carreras

Research technician
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Albert  Gargallo Margarit

Albert Gargallo Margarit

Predoctoral researcher
Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System
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Alejandro Hernández Martínez

Alejandro Hernández Martínez

Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System
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Alfonso Biarnes Suñe

Alfonso Biarnes Suñe

Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System
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Andrea Sallent Font

Andrea Sallent Font

Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System
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Anna  Pascual  Carreño

Anna Pascual Carreño

Predoctoral researcher
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Bernat Massó Carreras

Bernat Massó Carreras

Research technician
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Publications

Closing Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: An Old-Fashioned Technique? Survival, Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of a Case Series Analysis.

PMID: 37918690
Journal: Revista espanola de cirugia ortopedica y traumatol
Year: 2023
Reference: Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol. 2023 Oct 31:S1888-4415(23)00227-8. doi: 10.1016/j.recot.2023.10.003.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Eri, Monica Galipienso; Far, Gabriel Oliver; Frigole, Josep Dellonder; Gomez, Miguel Vazquez; Martinez, Alejandro Hernandez; Pujol, Oriol; Rivero, Josep Ferrer; Rivero, Robert Ferrer et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2023.10.003

The importance of online presence and best practices for the Orthopedic Surgeon in social media.

PMID: 37918691
Journal: Revista espanola de cirugia ortopedica y traumatol
Year: 2023
Reference: Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol. 2023 Oct 31:S1888-4415(23)00201-1. doi: 10.1016/j.recot.2023.09.010.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Other (letters to the editor, abstracts, corrigendum, etc.)
Authors: Ariza, Javier; Baeza, Jose; Belzunegui-Otano, Joaquin; Benito, Natividad; Cobo, Javier; Del-Toro, Maria-Dolores; Eri, Monica Galipienso; Font-Vizcarra, Lluis; Fontecha, Cesar G; Frigole, Josep Dellonder et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2023.09.010

Neonatal and Infant Lung Disorders: Glossary, Practical Approach, and Diagnoses.

PMID: 37982525
Journal: JOURNAL OF THORACIC IMAGING
Year: 2023
Reference: J Thorac Imaging. 2023 Nov 3. doi: 10.1097/RTI.0000000000000758.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Arrue, Mercedes; Buxo, Xavier; Chu, Winnie C; Concepcion, Nathan David P; Cruz, Maria-Jesus; Daltro, Pedro; de Homdedeu, Miquel; Delgado, Pilar; DiPrete, Olivia; Elicegui, Amaia et al.
DOI: 10.1097/RTI.0000000000000758

Suprapatellar tibial nailing, why have we changed?

PMID: 37981197
Journal: Revista espanola de cirugia ortopedica y traumatol
Year: 2023
Reference: Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol. 2023 Nov 17:S1888-4415(23)00230-8. doi: 10.1016/j.recot.2022.06.012.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Other (letters to the editor, abstracts, corrigendum, etc.)
Authors: Anton Pagarolas, Andres; de Salazar, Adolfo; Dominguez-Gil Gonzalez, Marta; Galan, Juan Carlos; Garcia, Federico; Gutierrez Arroyo, Almudena; Hernandez Rodriguez, Agueda; Lagarejos, Eduardo; Lepe, Jose Antonio; Martinez, Miguel J et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2022.06.012

Pectoralis-major-pedicled bone window for revision of a shoulder arthroplasty.

PMID: 35608690
Journal: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology
Year: 2022
Reference: Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2022 May 24. pii: 10.1007/s00590-022-03292-1. doi: 10.1007/s00590-022-03292-1.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Garcia-Portabella, Montserrat, Nunez, Jorge H, Batalla, Lledo, Montserrat, Eric, Minguell, Joan, Massons, Josep et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00590-022-03292-1

COVID negative, lockdown positive: An observational, prospective comparative study about surgery and quarantine among the eldest old.

PMID: 35550720
Journal: Revista espanola de geriatria y gerontologia
Year: 2022
Reference: Rev Esp Geriatr Gerontol. 2022 May-Jun;57(3):199-200. doi: 10.1016/j.regg.2022.03.006. Epub 2022 May 9.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Letter whit IF
Authors: Miguel, Marcos de, Gonzalez Rodriguez, Borja, Barrera, Lady Carolina, Redondo Herrera, Xabier, Pelavski, Andres D et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.regg.2022.03.006

Bilateral Ulnar Deviation Supination Stress Test to Assess Dynamic Scapholunate Instability.

PMID: 35534323
Journal: JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
Year: 2022
Reference: J Hand Surg Am. 2022 Jul;47(7):639-644. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.02.021. Epub 2022 May 6.
Impact factor: 2.23
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Puig de la Bellacasa, Inma, Salva-Coll, Guillem, Esplugas, Mireia, Quintas, Saioa, Lluch, Alex, Garcia-Elias, Marc et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.02.021

PREVENCOT project: Do we follow international guidelines to prevent surgical site infection in orthopedic elective surgery?

PMID: 35477660
Journal: Revista espanola de cirugia ortopedica y traumatol
Year: 2022
Reference: Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol. 2022 Jul-Aug;66(4):306-314. doi: 10.1016/j.recot.2021.10.004. Epub 2022 Apr 25.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Castel-Onate, A, Marin-Pena, O, Martinez Pastor, J C, Guerra Farfan, E, Cordero Ampuero, J et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2021.10.004

Hip fractures in Spain: are we on the right track? Statistically significant differences in hip fracture management between Autonomous Communities in Spain.

PMID: 33624180
Journal: Archives of osteoporosis
Year: 2021
Reference: Arch Osteoporos. 2021 Feb 23;16(1):40. doi: 10.1007/s11657-021-00906-9.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ojeda-Thies, Cristina, Castillon, Pablo, Nunez, Jorge H, Mori-Gamarra, Fatima, Angles, Francesc, Gonzalez-Montalvo, Juan Ignacio, Salvador, Jordi, Saez-Lopez, Pilar et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s11657-021-00906-9

Pre-operative prevalence of asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 in hospitals in Catalonia during the first wave after the resumption of surgical activity.

PMID: 33610261
Journal: CIRUGIA ESPANOLA
Year: 2021
Reference: Cir Esp (Engl Ed). 2021 Jan 29. pii: S0009-739X(21)00036-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2021.01.014.
Impact factor: 1.653
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: de Miguel Negro, Marcos, Moret Ferron, Maria Lluisa, Salmeron Zafra, Oscar, Isern Domingo, Xenia, Villalba Blanco, Naiara, Tobito Ramirez, Javier, Remartinez Fernandez, Fernando, Tejedor Navarro, Ana, Biarnes Sune, Alfons, Manrique Munoz, Susana et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2021.01.014

The inverted Vancouver C fracture. Case series of unstable proximal femur fractures above a knee revision stem treated by short cephalomedullary nail and lateral submuscular overlapping plate.

PMID: 32691167
Journal: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumato
Year: 2021
Reference: Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2021 Jan;31(1):193-198. doi: 10.1007/s00590-020-02738-8. Epub 2020 Jul 20.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Peiro, Jose Vicente Andres, Ruiz, Maria Jurado, Hernandez, Jordi Tomas, Serra, Jordi Teixidor, Marsa, Jordi Selga, Vazquez, Juan Antonio Porcel, Sanchez, Yaiza Garcia, Garcia, Vicente Molero et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00590-020-02738-8

Core Decompression Combined with Implantation of Autologous Bone Marrow Concentrate with Tricalcium Phosphate Does Not Prevent Radiographic Progression in Early Stage Osteonecrosis of the Hip.

PMID: 32489535
Journal: Clinics in orthopedic surgery
Year: 2020
Reference: Clin Orthop Surg. 2020 Jun;12(2):151-157. doi: 10.4055/cios19033. Epub 2020 May 6.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Hernandez, Alejandro, Nunez, Jorge H, Sallent, Andrea, Gargallo-Margarit, Albert, Gallardo-Calero, Irene, Barro, Victor et al.
DOI: 10.4055/cios19033

The Effect of Irrigation Fluid on Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

PMID: 32467789
Journal: Cureus
Year: 2020
Reference: Cureus. 2020 Apr 24;12(4):e7813. doi: 10.7759/cureus.7813.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Wood, Thomas, Ekhtiari, Seper, Mundi, Raman, Citak, Mustafa, Sancheti, Parag K, Guerra-Farfan, Ernesto, Schemitsch, Emil, Bhandari, Mohit et al.
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7813

Kinetic dysfunction of the wrist with chronic scapholunate dissociation. A cadaver study.

PMID: 32422471
Journal: CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS
Year: 2020
Reference: Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2020 Jul;77:105046. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105046. Epub 2020 May 11.
Impact factor: 1.624
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Salva-Coll, Guillem, Garcia-Elias, Marc, Lluch-Bergada, Alex, Esplugas, Mireia, Llusa-Perez, Manuel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105046

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on an Emergency Traumatology Service: Experience at a Tertiary Trauma Centre in Spain.

PMID: 32405089
Journal: INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
Year: 2020
Reference: Injury. 2020 Jul;51(7):1414-1418. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.05.016. Epub 2020 May 13.
Impact factor: 2.106
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Nunez, Jorge H, Sallent, Andrea, Lakhani, Kushal, Guerra-Farfan, Ernesto, Vidal, Nuria, Ekhtiari, Seper, Minguell, Joan et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.05.016

Outcomes of posterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion treated with staple fixation: stress TELOS X-ray evaluation.

PMID: 30656430
Journal: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & trau
Year: 2019
Reference: Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2019 May;29(4):883-891. doi: 10.1007/s00590-019-02371-0. Epub 2019 Jan 17.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Reverte-Vinaixa, M M, Nunez, J H, Muneton, D, Joshi, N, Castellet, E, Minguell, J et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00590-019-02371-0

Soluble Suppression of Tumorigenicity-2 Predicts Hospital Mortality in Burn Patients: An Observational Prospective Cohort Pilot Study.

PMID: 29642231
Journal: SHOCK
Year: 2019
Reference: Shock. 2019 Feb;51(2):194-199. doi: 10.1097/SHK.0000000000001155.
Impact factor: 3.083
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ruiz-Castilla, Mireia, Bosacoma, Pau, Dos Santos, Bruce, Baena, Jacinto, Guilabert, Patricia, Marin-Corral, Judith, Masclans, Joan R, Roca, Oriol, Barret, Juan P et al.
DOI: 10.1097/SHK.0000000000001155

Reply to: fluid therapy for critical haemorrhage during elective noncardiac surgery.

PMID: 30520792
Journal: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIOLOGY
Year: 2019
Reference: Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2019 Jan;36(1):79-80. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000000916.
Impact factor: 4.14
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Guilabert, Patricia, Colomina, Maria J et al.
DOI: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000000916

Use of modular megaprosthesis in managing chronic end-stage periprosthetic hip and knee infections: Is there an increase in relapse rate?

PMID: 29368238
Journal: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & trau
Year: 2018
Reference: Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2018 May;28(4):627-636. doi: 10.1007/s00590-018-2127-9. Epub 2018 Jan 24.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Corona, Pablo S, Vicente, Matias, Lalanza, Mireia, Amat, Carles, Carrera, Luis et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00590-018-2127-9

Volar Plate Fixation to Treat Scaphoid Nonunion: A Case Series With Minimum 3 Years of Follow-Up.

PMID: 29358010
Journal: JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-AMERICAN VOLUME
Year: 2018
Reference: J Hand Surg Am. 2018 Jun;43(6):569.e1-569.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.12.004. Epub 2018 Jan 19.
Impact factor: 1.776
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Esteban-Feliu, Ignacio, Barrera-Ochoa, Sergi, Vidal-Tarrason, Nuria, Mir-Simon, Bernat, Lluch, Alex, Mir-Bullo, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.12.004

Acute periprosthetic joint infection due to Fusobacterium nucleatum in a non-immunocompromised patient. Failure using a Debridement, Antibiotics + Implant retention approach.

PMID: 29307651
Journal: ANAEROBE
Year: 2018
Reference: Anaerobe. 2018 Feb;49:116-120. doi: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2017.12.010. Epub 2018 Jan 5.
Impact factor: 2.742
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Corona, Pablo S, Lung, Mayli, Pigrau, Carles, Soldado, Francisco, Amat, Carles, Carrera, Luis, Rodriguez-Pardo, Dolors et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2017.12.010

Histological assessment of the triangular fibrocartilage complex.

PMID: 26685153
Journal: Journal of Hand Surgery-European Volume
Year: 2016
Reference: J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2016 Jun;41(5):527-33. doi: 10.1177/1753193415618391. Epub 2015 Dec 18.
Impact factor: 1.868
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Garcia-Elias, M, Lluch, A, Rein, S, Hagert, E, Semisch, M et al.
DOI: 10.1177/1753193415618391

The role of proprioception and neuromuscular stability in carpal instabilities.

PMID: 26115684
Journal: Journal of Hand Surgery-European Volume
Year: 2016
Reference: J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2016 Jan;41(1):94-101. doi: 10.1177/1753193415590390. Epub 2015 Jun 26.
Impact factor: 1.868
Publication type: Review in national publication
Authors: Hagert, E, Lluch, A, Rein, S et al.
DOI: 10.1177/1753193415590390

Vesico-lumbar fistula due to migration of posterior instrumentation. Long-term complication of neuromuscular scoliosis.

PMID: 25891237
Journal: Revista espanola de cirugia ortopedica y traumatol
Year: 2016
Reference: Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol. 2016 Nov - Dec;60(6):394-396. doi: 10.1016/j.recot.2015.02.006. Epub 2015 Apr 16.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Rieiro, G, Matamalas, A, Garcia-de Frutos, A et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2015.02.006

Volar Locking Plate Breakage after Nonunion of a Distal Radius Osteotomy.

PMID: 28003828
Journal: Case reports in medicine
Year: 2016
Reference: Case Rep Med. 2016;2016:6836190. doi: 10.1155/2016/6836190. Epub 2016 Nov 28.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barrera-Ochoa, Sergi, Rodriguez-Alabau, Sergi, Sallent, Andrea, Soldado, Francisco, Mir, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.1155/2016/6836190

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