Javier Albiñana

Javier Albiñana is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Quironsalud Madrid. He treats hip dysplasia, bone tumors, and musculoskeletal malformations.

Specialization & Approach

Dr. Albiñana treats a wide range of orthopedic conditions in children and adolescents. He treats Perthes disease, scoliosis, and congenital malformations like syndactyly or funnel chest. The specialist focuses on developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

He performs procedures including robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty. The doctor uses limb lengthening surgery and bone deformity correction. He also applies stem cell therapy for arthritis and back pain.

His surgical practice covers these areas:

• Total hip and knee arthroplasty
• Arthroscopic surgery for meniscus and ligament repair
• Corrective surgery for valgus deformity and bunions
• Surgical treatment for cerebral palsy and Klumpke's palsy — a form of paralysis involving the muscles of the forearm and hand
• Fetal surgery for spina bifida

Work Experience

• 2013–present — Pediatric Traumatologist at Ruber Internacional and Quironsalud Madrid
• 2004–2013 — Head of Pediatric Orthopedics at La Paz Hospital, Madrid
• 1994–2004 — Assistant in Pediatric Orthopedics at Niño Jesus Hospital, Madrid
• 1992–1994 — Fellow at the University of Iowa, USA
• 1988–1989 — Research Fellow at Oxford University, UK

Education & Training

• 1988 — Doctor of Medicine, Autonomous University of Madrid
• 1982 — Medical Degree, Autonomous University of Madrid
• 2004 — Associate Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid

Research & Publications

Dr. Albiñana contributes to medical research on hip development and pediatric outcomes. He has published findings in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. His works include:

• "Does femoral head orientation influence acetabular development?" (2019)
• "Pavlik harness outcomes in Ortolani-positive hips" (2015)
• "Selective triradiate epiphysiodesis for experimental acetabular dysplasia" (2013)

International Presentations

The specialist presents at orthopedic congresses. He shares expertise on pediatric hip conditions and neuromuscular disorders. His presentations include:

• 2021 — Perthes Disease, SEOT Congress, Ecuador
• 2019 — Dysplasia of the Hip, Children's Hospital, Costa Rica
• 2018 — Cerebral Palsy, ASFAPE, Madrid
• 2007 — Tear and Dysplasia of the Hip, POSNA, San Diego
• 2005 — Open reduction failure and DDH, IPOTT, Boston