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Dr. Fabián Poletti
MD, MSc (DIC), FRCS (Eng), FEBOT (T & O)
Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
Knee Surgery | Hip and Knee Replacement | Sports Medicine | Regenerative Medicine and Orthobiology

Current Position

Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon at Hospital Ochoa, Marbella
Treating patients from Marbella and Estepona offering advanced surgical treatments in knee surgery, hip replacements, and regenerative medicine.

International Certifications

Dr. Fabián Poletti has obtained two of the most prestigious global certifications in orthopaedic surgery, demonstrating his elite-level training and surgical excellence:

• FRCS (Eng) – Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
  The highest accreditation in orthopaedic surgery in the UK.
• FEBOT (T & O) – Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
  The highest European recognition in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology.

Professional Memberships

• British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
• European Society for Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
• Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT)
• Spanish Society of Knee Surgery (SEROD)

Academic Background

• Doctor of Medicine and Surgery – National University of Asunción (2004).
• Dottore Magistrale in Medicina e Chirurgia – Cum Laude – University of Florence, Italy (2006).
• Official Master’s Degree in Physiology and Neuroscience – University of Seville, Spain (2014).
• MSc in Surgical Innovation – Imperial College London, UK (2019-2022).

Specialized Training and International Experience

• Orthopaedic and Trauma Centre of Florence (Italy).
• Virgen Macarena University Hospital (Seville, Spain).
• St. Mary’s Hospital (London, UK).
• Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (UK).
• South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (UK).
• Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UK).
• San Juan de Dios Hospital (Tenerife, Spain).
• Nykøbing Falster University Hospital (Denmark).
• Quirón Hospital Group (Madrid, Spain).

Areas of Expertise

• Knee Surgery: Minimally invasive arthroscopy, Meniscus repair, ACL reconstruction, Osteotomies, Partial and total knee replacement.
• Hip and Knee Surgery: Advanced hip replacement, Rapid post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Sports Medicine: Sports injury treatment, Prevention and rehabilitation.
• Regenerative Medicine & Orthobiology: PRP therapy, Hyaluronic acid injections, Stem cell therapy.

Techniques & Innovation

• Personalized knee prostheses: Kinematic alignment and medial pivot techniques.
• Personalized hip prostheses: Spinopelvic approach and dual mobility implants.
• Technology-assisted surgery: Navigation and augmented reality.
• Soft tissue-friendly techniques.
• One-stage revision surgery.
• Enhanced recovery protocols: Walking within 2 hours post-surgery, Hospital discharge within 24-36 hours.

Publications & Conferences

• Author and co-author of scientific publications in orthopaedics and traumatology.
• Speaker at international conferences on knee and hip surgery.
• Collaborator in clinical studies on innovations in arthroplasty and regenerative medicine.

Experience in Complex Cases

• Joint replacement surgery in severely obese and elderly patients.
• Knee and hip prosthesis revision surgeries.
• Joint preservation techniques in young patients: Meniscus repair, Osteotomies, Cartilage transplants, Partial knee replacements.

Commitment to Sports

Former high-performance athlete in athletics (100m, 110m hurdles, long jump) and rugby (San José Rugby Club, Paraguay).
Currently competes in master’s athletics and practices boxing & martial arts recreationally.
Specialist in sports injuries and accelerated recovery programs.