No. 008: November-December 2020

This month, we are honored to feature an interview with Manuel Ribas, Director of the Orthopaedic Unit at Dexeus University Hospital. Over the course of his career, Ribas has established himself as a leading authority in hip preservation surgery, having introduced periacetabular osteotomy to Spain following international fellowships. His work bridges conservative, joint-sparing techniques with minimally invasive management of femoroacetabular impingement, with particular focus on younger, active patient populations. His integration of high-volume surgical practice with specialized training has meaningfully influenced clinical standards for complex hip pathology.

The accompanying articles address infection management through antibiotic bone cement in trauma and orthopedic surgery, alongside key principles of perioperative geriatric care in femoral neck fractures among elderly patients. Shoulder instability is examined through the Remplissage procedure in cases where Bankart repair proves insufficient. Finally, the issue presents the KNEO posterior-stabilized implant for total knee arthroplasty, highlighting its compatibility with universal surgical instrumentation across diverse surgical practices.