FAQ

You can request a consultation through the contact form on this website, by email, or by telephone. Please include your name, contact details, a brief description of your concern, and any relevant imaging or medical reports.

A referral is not always necessary. You may contact the Clinic directly for an orthopaedic, trauma, hand-surgery, or second-opinion consultation. If you have a referral letter, imaging reports, or prior medical records, please bring or send them before your appointment.

Yes. The Clinic offers specialist second opinions for orthopaedic and trauma conditions, including review of symptoms, medical history, imaging, and previous treatment plans.

Appointment availability depends on the type of consultation, urgency, and the specialist schedule. After you submit an enquiry, the Clinic will contact you to discuss the most suitable appointment option.

Please bring your identification document, insurance details if applicable, a list of current medications, relevant medical reports, and any X-rays, MRI, CT scans, or other imaging. If possible, bring the images on a CD, USB drive, or through a secure digital link.

The Clinic provides specialist care for fractures and trauma injuries, wounds, complex bone problems, hand and upper-limb conditions, tendon injuries, nerve problems, Dupuytren contracture, neuropathic pain, ankle and foot pathology, and selected joint reconstruction cases.

Yes. The Clinic provides assessment and management for fractures, trauma injuries, wounds, and selected sports-related orthopaedic injuries. Treatment may include conservative management, immobilisation, rehabilitation, or surgery, depending on the diagnosis.

Yes. The Clinic provides hand surgery and upper-limb care, including tendon repair, nerve repair, Dupuytren contracture, palm conditions, and other specialised upper-extremity pathology.

Yes. The Clinic offers assessment and treatment for Dupuytren contracture. The most appropriate treatment depends on the severity of the condition, functional limitation, and individual clinical circumstances.

Yes. The Clinic provides assessment and treatment for selected nerve-related conditions, including nerve injuries and neuropathic pain. Diagnosis may involve clinical assessment and tests such as EMG, where clinically appropriate.

The Clinic provides arthroplasty and reconstruction for selected cases. Whether joint replacement is appropriate depends on the diagnosis, imaging findings, symptoms, previous treatments, and overall clinical assessment.

No. Surgery is recommended only when it is clinically appropriate. Many conditions can be managed with non-surgical treatment, rehabilitation, medication, immobilisation, or other conservative measures. If surgery is recommended, the specialist will explain the expected benefits, risks, alternatives, and recovery process.

Yes. The service model includes access to X-rays, MRI, CT, EMG, pre-surgery tests, imaging review, and specialist diagnostic assessment as part of coordinated care.

Yes. Rehabilitation and physiotherapy may form part of the treatment or recovery plan. The Clinic works with a multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, anaesthesiologists, nurses, physiotherapists, and administrative staff.

Recovery time varies substantially depending on the procedure, the injury or condition treated, your general health, and your rehabilitation plan. Some procedures allow a rapid return to daily activities, while others require several weeks or months of recovery. Your specialist will provide an individualised recovery plan.

Follow-up is often necessary to monitor healing, remove sutures or dressings where applicable, review imaging, adjust rehabilitation, and assess recovery. The Clinic will explain the recommended follow-up schedule after your consultation or procedure.

Yes. Traumatologia Barcelona serves patients from the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain, and other countries. The Clinic offers multilingual support in English, French, Spanish, and Catalan.

Yes. Appointments and treatment plans can be discussed in English, French, Spanish, or Catalan.

Yes. The Clinic receives international patients seeking specialist assessment, surgical planning, treatment, or a second opinion. Before travelling, contact the Clinic to confirm the consultation process, required documentation, and any pre-operative arrangements.

Yes. You may send relevant medical reports and imaging before your consultation, subject to the Clinic’s instructions and secure-data procedures. Do not send sensitive health information through unsecured channels unless specifically instructed to do so.

The Clinic serves insured and self-pay patients. Coverage, authorisation requirements, and payment arrangements depend on your insurance policy and the specific service required. Please contact the Clinic before your appointment to confirm the applicable arrangements.

Yes. The Clinic accepts self-pay patients and provides a streamlined consultation pathway for private care.

Consultation and treatment costs depend on the service, diagnostic tests, procedure, and insurance coverage. Please contact the Clinic for current information about consultation fees and payment options.

Traumatologia Barcelona is located at Office 112, Number 4 Plaça Dr. Manuel Corachan, 08017 Barcelona, Spain.

The Clinic provides support in English, French, Spanish, and Catalan.

If you have severe or worsening symptoms, heavy bleeding, a suspected serious fracture, sudden weakness or numbness, breathing difficulty, chest pain, or another urgent medical problem, seek immediate emergency assistance or call emergency services. Do not wait for an online response.