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Dr. Rafael Llopis is one of the leading experts in hip and knee replacement surgery, both nationally and internationally.

A pioneer in the development of new minimally invasive techniques and in the use of biomaterials that promote bone growth, prevent allergic reactions, and slow down wear and tear, his procedures help patients regain their mobility.

Director of the Hip and Knee Institute at San Francisco de Asís Hospital in Madrid and Chief of Orthopedics at Santa Cristina Hospital in Madrid, his expertise in the latest advances in hip and knee surgery has made him a leading authority in this field.

Rafael Llopis performs surgery while preserving as much of the hip or knee bone as possible, replacing the joint surface using a technique called “resurfacing” in younger patients. Furthermore, whenever possible, he performs surgery on both hips or knees during the same operation.

Their training, knowledge, and experience enable them to use a minimally invasive technique that prevents both bleeding and the need for transfusions.

Rafael Llopis holds a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery degree and is a specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SIP fellow in hip and knee surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, U.S.). He was the first Spanish member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), among other organizations. He has gained experience and furthered his training at the Mayo Clinic (United States), in Switzerland, Germany, and the United Kingdom (St. Thomas’ & Guy’s Hospital, London), in addition to being a regular contributor to scientific journals and a speaker at numerous international conferences.