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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

Jorge Garcia Valcarcel

Jorge Garcia Valcarcel

Research assistant
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Jorge Hassan Nuñez Camarena

Jorge Hassan Nuñez Camarena

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José vicente Andres Peiro

José vicente Andres Peiro

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Josep Massons Albareda

Josep Massons Albareda

Postdoctoral researcher
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Juan A. Porcel Vázquez

Juan A. Porcel Vázquez

Predoctoral researcher
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Kushal Mukesh Lakhani Mahtani

Kushal Mukesh Lakhani Mahtani

Predoctoral researcher
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Jorge Garcia Valcarcel

Jorge Garcia Valcarcel

Research assistant
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Jorge Hassan Nuñez Camarena

Jorge Hassan Nuñez Camarena

Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System
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José vicente Andres Peiro

José vicente Andres Peiro

Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System
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Josep Massons Albareda

Josep Massons Albareda

Postdoctoral researcher
Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System
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Juan A. Porcel Vázquez

Juan A. Porcel Vázquez

Predoctoral researcher
Reconstructive Surgery of the Locomotor System
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Kushal Mukesh Lakhani Mahtani

Kushal Mukesh Lakhani Mahtani

Predoctoral researcher
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Publications

The safety and efficacy of stem cells for the treatment of severe community-acquired bacterial pneumonia: A randomized clinical trial.

PMID: 37918129
Journal: JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE
Year: 2023
Reference: J Crit Care. 2023 Oct 31;79:154446. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2023.154446.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andres-Peiro, Jose-Vicente; Blasco-Casado, Ferran; Caballero, Jesus; Cadogan, Kathy-Ann; de Albert de Delas-Vigo, Matias; de la Rosa, Olga; Ferrer, Ricard; Francois, Bruno; Garcia-Albo, Enrique; Garcia-Albo, Enrique et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2023.154446

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

Impact of smoking in patients with suspected coronary artery disease in the randomised DISCHARGE trial.

PMID: 37991508
Journal: EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
Year: 2023
Reference: Eur Radiol. 2023 Nov 22. doi: 10.1007/s00330-023-10355-2.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Adic, Filip; Adic, Nada Cemerlic; Aurelian, Rosca; Becker, David; Benedek, Imre; Benedek, Theodora; Berry, Colin; Birtolo, Lucia Ilaria; Bosserdt, Maria; Boussoussou, Melinda et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-10355-2

Aqueous skin antisepsis before surgical fixation of open fractures (Aqueous-PREP): a multiple-period, cluster-randomised, crossover trial.

PMID: 36244384
Journal: LANCET
Year: 2022
Reference: Lancet. 2022 Oct 15;400(10360):1334-1344. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01652-X.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abbott, Harper; Acerboni-Flores, Francesc; Achor, Timothy S; Adams, John D; Al-Asiri, Jamal; Alavedra-Massana, Anna; Alnasser, Ahmad; Altman, Kyle M; Amirhekmat, Arya; Anderson, Matthew et al.
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01652-X

Association of Patient-Level and Hospital-Level Factors With Timely Fracture Care by Race.

PMID: 36449289
Journal: JAMA Network Open
Year: 2022
Reference: JAMA Netw Open. 2022 Nov 1;5(11):e2244357. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.44357.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Abbott, Harper; Acerboni-Flores, Francesc; Achor, Timothy S; Adams, John D; Al-Asiri, Jamal; Alavedra-Massana, Anna; Alnasser, Ahmad; Altman, Kyle M; Amirhekmat, Arya; Anderson, Matthew et al.
DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.44357

Should all patients with a culture-negative periprosthetic joint infection be treated with antibiotics? : a multicentre observational study.

PMID: 34969292
Journal: Bone & Joint Journal
Year: 2022
Reference: Bone Joint J. 2022 Jan;104-B(1):183-188. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.104B1.BJJ-2021-0693.R2.
Impact factor: 5.082
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: van Sloten, Maxime; Gomez-Junyent, Joan; Ferry, Tristan; Rossi, Nicolo; Petersdorf, Sabine; Lange, Jeppe; Corona, Pablo; Araujo Abreu, Miguel; Borens, Olivier; Zlatian, Ovidiu et al.
DOI: 10.1302/0301-620X.104B1.BJJ-2021-0693.R2

Planning for the assistance of critically ill patients in a Pandemic Situation: The experience of Vall d'Hebron University Hospital.

PMID: 34872890
Journal: ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS Y MICROBIOLOGIA CLINICA
Year: 2022
Reference: Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed). 2022 Feb;40(2):71-77. doi: 10.1016/j.eimce.2021.11.003. Epub 2021 Nov 26.
Impact factor: 1.731
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ferrer, Ricard; Baguena, Marcelino; Balcells, Joan; Baneras, Jordi; Biarnes, Alfons; de Nadal, Miriam; Gracia, Rosa Maria; Martinez, Jesus; Nuvials, Xavier; Riera, Jordi et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.eimce.2021.11.003

Trigger Digit Incidence After Carpal Tunnel Release: Reconstruction in Elongated Position Versus Traditional Carpal Tunnel Release.

PMID: 31847590
Journal: Hand (New York, N.Y.)
Year: 2021
Reference: Hand (N Y). 2021 Nov;16(6):741-745. doi: 10.1177/1558944719893055. Epub 2019 Dec 17.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Esteban-Feliu, Ignacio, Gallardo-Calero, Irene, Barrera-Ochoa, Sergi, Nunez-Camarena, Jorge, Lluch-Bergada, Alex, Vidal-Tarrason, Nuria et al.
DOI: 10.1177/1558944719893055

[Simulation in Healthcare during COVID-19: An experience with residents in Anaesthesiology].

PMID: 34840352
Journal: Revista espanola de anestesiologia y reanimacion
Year: 2021
Reference: Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim. 2021 Nov 24. pii: S0034-9356(21)00305-4. doi: 10.1016/j.redar.2021.08.004.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Laurens, Lysha M, Baneras, Jordi, Biarnes, Alfons, Nunez, Sonia et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2021.08.004

Early Surgery with Neuraxial Anaesthesia in Patients on Chronic Antiplatelet Therapy with a Proximal Femur Fracture: Multicentric Randomised Clinical Trial.

PMID: 34830654
Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
Year: 2021
Reference: J Clin Med. 2021 Nov 18;10(22). pii: jcm10225371. doi: 10.3390/jcm10225371.
Impact factor: 4.242
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Anaya, Rafael, Rodriguez, Mireia, Millan, Angelica, Reguant, Francesca, Llorca, Jordi, Guilabert, Patricia, Ruiz, Ana, Pantoja, Percy-Efrain, Gil, Jose Maria, Moral, Victoria et al.
DOI: 10.3390/jcm10225371

Treatment of a post-traumatic stiff knee after an open extensor apparatus injury by arthroscopic arthrolysis through a free flap.

PMID: 34825042
Journal: Trauma case reports
Year: 2021
Reference: Trauma Case Rep. 2021 Nov 11;36:100553. doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2021.100553. eCollection 2021 Dec.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Lara, Yuri, Aguilera-Saez, Jordi, Tomas-Hernandez, Jordi, Teixidor-Serra, Jordi, Khoudeir-Avila, Andrea-Salome, Andres-Peiro, Jose-Vicente et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2021.100553

Author Correction: Precision and safety of Multilevel Cervical Transpedicular Screw Fixation with 3D Patient-Specific Guides; A Cadaveric Study.

PMID: 32024916
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2020
Reference: Sci Rep. 2020 Feb 6;10(1):2384. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-59139-4.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Bago, Joan; Catala, Jordi; de Albert, Matias; Ramirez, Manuel; Rodriguez-Baeza, Alfonso; Sallent, Andrea; Velez, Roberto et al.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-59139-4

Newcastle approach for the treatment of supra-intercondylar fractures in children.

PMID: 31989013
Journal: Trauma case reports
Year: 2020
Reference: Trauma Case Rep. 2020 Jan 7;25:100270. doi: 10.1016/j.tcr.2019.100270. eCollection 2020 Feb.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Angles, Francesc; Castillon, Pablo; Nunez, Jorge H; Salvador, Jordi; Veloso, Margarita et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2019.100270

Elbow flexion reconstruction with nerve transfer or grafting in patients with brachial plexus injuries: A systematic review and comparison study.

PMID: 30761593
Journal: MICROSURGERY
Year: 2020
Reference: Microsurgery. 2020 Jan;40(1):79-86. doi: 10.1002/micr.30440. Epub 2019 Feb 13.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Ayhan, Egemen; Bertelli, Jayme A; Fontecha, Cesar G; Leblebicioglu, Gursel; Soldado, Francisco et al.
DOI: 10.1002/micr.30440

Shoulder and elbow arthroplasty after ipsilateral fractures of the proximal and distal humerus in the elderly.

PMID: 31893295
Journal: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie
Year: 2020
Reference: Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2020 May;30(4):659-664. doi: 10.1007/s00590-019-02608-y. Epub 2020 Jan 1.
Impact factor:
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Batalla, Lledo; Garcia-Portabella, Montserrat; Massons, Josep; Nunez, Jorge H et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00590-019-02608-y

Interventions for Distal Radius Fractures: A Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials.

PMID: 31232797
Journal: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
Year: 2019
Reference: J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2019 Jul 1;27(13):e596-e605. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-18-00424.
Impact factor: 2.348
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Vannabouathong, Christopher, Hussain, Nasir, Guerra-Farfan, Ernesto, Bhandari, Mohit et al.
DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-18-00424

Femoral tunnel position in chronic anterior cruciate ligament rupture reconstruction: randomized controlled trial comparing anatomic, biomechanical and clinical outcomes.

PMID: 31161241
Journal: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & trau
Year: 2019
Reference: Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2019 Oct;29(7):1501-1509. doi: 10.1007/s00590-019-02455-x. Epub 2019 Jun 3.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Minguell, Joan, Nunez, Jorge H, Reverte-Vinaixa, M M, Sallent, A, Gargallo-Margarit, A, Castellet, E et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00590-019-02455-x

Evaluation of a strategy to shorten the time to surgery in patients on antiplatelet therapy with a proximal femur fracture (AFFEcT Study): Study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial.

PMID: 31083195
Journal: MEDICINE
Year: 2019
Reference: Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 May;98(19):e15514. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015514.
Impact factor: 1.87
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Rafael, Anaya, Mireia, Rodriguez, Jose Maria, Gil, Victoria, Moral, Angelica, Millan, Noelia, Vilalta, Claudia Erica, Delgado, Rosa Maria, Antonijoan, Francesca, Reguant, Patricia, Guilabert et al.
DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015514

Rationale and design of the HIP fracture Accelerated surgical TreaTment And Care tracK (HIP ATTACK) Trial: a protocol for an international randomised controlled trial evaluating early surgery for hip fracture patients.

PMID: 31048449
Journal: BMJ Open
Year: 2019
Reference: BMJ Open. 2019 May 1;9(4):e028537. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028537.
Impact factor: 2.376
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Umer, Masood, Borges, Flavia K, Bhandari, Mohit, Patel, Ameen, Avram, Victoria, Guerra-Farfan, Ernesto, Sigamani, Alben, Shanthanna, Harsha, Moppett, Iain, Vincent, Jessica et al.
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028537

Regarding "Comparison of Continuous Proximal Versus Distal Adductor Canal Blocks for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Noninferiority Trial".

PMID: 30036325
Journal: REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE
Year: 2018
Reference: Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2018 Aug;43(6):652-653. doi: 10.1097/AAP.0000000000000833.
Impact factor: 4.382
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Biarnes Sune, Alfons, Salvadores de Arzuaga, Carlos I, Garcia, Marcelo A, Mokund Gonzalez, Cindy E, Gonzalez Posada, Miguel A, Naya Sieiro, Jose M et al.
DOI: 10.1097/AAP.0000000000000833

Importance of Angiogenin and Endothelial Progenitor Cells After Rehabilitation Both in Ischemic Stroke Patients and in a Mouse Model of Cerebral Ischemia.

PMID: 30008694
Journal: Frontiers in Neurology
Year: 2018
Reference: Front Neurol. 2018 Jun 29;9:508. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2018.00508. eCollection 2018.
Impact factor: 3.508
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Montaner, Joan, Gabriel-Salazar, Marina, Morancho, Anna, Rodriguez, Susana, Buxó, Xavi, Garcia Rodriguez, Nicolas, Colell, Guillem, Fernandez, Albert, Giralt, Dolors, Bustamante, Alejandro et al.
DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2018.00508

Early dislocation in primary total hip arthroplasty using a posterior approach with repair of capsule and external rotators.

PMID: 29776889
Journal: Revista espanola de cirugia ortopedica y traumatol
Year: 2018
Reference: Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol. 2018 Nov - Dec;62(6):421-427. doi: 10.1016/j.recot.2018.03.006.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in national publication
Authors: Hernandez, A, Nunez, J H, Mimendia, I, Barro, V, Azorin, L et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2018.03.006

Rockwood Type III Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation; Are We Still Fighting?

PMID: 29393721
Journal: JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATIVE SURGERY
Year: 2018
Reference: J Invest Surg. 2018 Jun;31(3):234-235. doi: 10.1080/08941939.2018.1428698. Epub 2018 Feb 2.
Impact factor: 1.122
Publication type: Letter or abstract
Authors: Seijas, Roberto, Sallent, Andrea, Ares, Oscar et al.
DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2018.1428698

Bilateral insufficiency hip fractures after bariatric surgery.

PMID: 28012018
Journal: OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
Year: 2017
Reference: Osteoporos Int. 2017 Apr;28(4):1495-1498. doi: 10.1007/s00198-016-3889-8. Epub 2016 Dec 23.
Impact factor: 3.591
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Barro, V, Nunez, J H, Gargallo-Margarit, A, Sallent, A, Aguilar, M, Hernandez, A et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00198-016-3889-8

Correction of Spinal Deformity on a Lung Transplantation Recipient.

PMID: 28038697
Journal: Spine deformity
Year: 2017
Reference: Spine Deform. 2017 Jan;5(1):72-76. doi: 10.1016/j.jspd.2016.10.001.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Andres Peiro, Jose Vicente, Granell, Joan Bago, Moret, Montserrat Feliu, Galdo, Antonio Moreno et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jspd.2016.10.001

Gluteus maximus impairment in femoroacetabular impingement: a tensiomyographic evaluation of a clinical fact.

PMID: 26914331
Journal: ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
Year: 2016
Reference: Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2016 Jun;136(6):785-9. doi: 10.1007/s00402-016-2428-6. Epub 2016 Feb 25.
Impact factor: 1.496
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Seijas, Roberto, Alentorn-Geli, Eduard, Alvarez-Diaz, Pedro, Marin, Miguel, Ares, Oscar, Sallent, Andrea, Cusco, Xavier, Cugat, Ramon et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00402-016-2428-6

Pain in donor site after BTB-ACL reconstruction with PRGF: a randomized trial.

PMID: 27146668
Journal: ARCHIVES OF ORTHOPAEDIC AND TRAUMA SURGERY
Year: 2016
Reference: Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2016 Jun;136(6):829-35. doi: 10.1007/s00402-016-2458-0. Epub 2016 May 4.
Impact factor: 1.496
Publication type: Paper in international publication
Authors: Ares, Oscar, Cugat, Ramon, Serra, Ivan, Sallent, Andrea, Seijas, Roberto, Cusco, Xavier et al.
DOI: 10.1007/s00402-016-2458-0

Role of muscles in the stabilization of ligament-deficient wrists.

PMID: 27264901
Journal: Journal of Hand Therapy
Year: 2016
Reference: J Hand Ther. 2016 Apr-Jun;29(2):166-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2016.03.009.
Impact factor: 1.77
Publication type: Review in international publication
Authors: Esplugas, Mireia, Garcia-Elias, Marc, Lluch, Alex, Llusa Perez, Manuel et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2016.03.009

[Transfusion according to haemoglobin levels or therapeutic objectives].

PMID: 26626434
Journal: Revista espanola de anestesiologia y reanimacion
Year: 2016
Reference: Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim. 2016 Feb;63(2):65-8. doi: 10.1016/j.redar.2015.10.001. Epub 2015 Nov 26.
Impact factor: 0
Publication type: Editorial in national publication
Authors: Guilabert, P, Colomina, M J et al.
DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2015.10.001

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