All about osteoarthritis: causes, symptoms and treatment options
Pain and stiffness in the joints are not a normal part of ageing, although we often assume it to be inevitable, they are part of the symptoms of arthrosis, one of the most common joint diseases, which affects the quality of life of millions of people worldwide. At Instituto de Traumatología Gastaldi Orquin (ITGO), leaders […]
Gastaldi at the PCL Summit
Dr. Enrique Gastaldi at the fifth edition of the PCL Summit ITGO’s CEO, Dr. Enrique Gastaldi, attended the fifth edition of the PCL Summit, held this year in the Barcelona town of Castelldefels. This event, organised by the Cugat Institute and Medi Spain, brings together numerous specialists in sports traumatology, who share the latest advances […]
ITGO at AAOS 2024
Doctors Enrique and Gema Gastaldi participate in AAOS 2024 in San Francisco Doctors Enrique and Gema Gastaldi, representing ITGO, are in the American city of San Francisco at the annual meeting of the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons). It is a congress of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons where numerous professionals from […]
Dr. Gastaldi: Physician of the Year in Sports Arthroscopic Surgery
We close the year 2023 with great news for the Instituto de Traumatología Dr. Gastaldi Orquin (ITGO) and that is that our CEO, Dr. Enrique Gastaldi has been recognised as Doctor of the Year in Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Traumatology in the 5th edition of the Doctor of the Year Awards organised by the newspaper […]
Cooperation and solidarity in Tanzania
Two members of the Dr Gastaldi Orquin Traumatology Institute have joined a health expedition in Tanzania. Dr. Gema Gastaldi and nurse Laura Turpin have travelled to the African country to share healthcare techniques at the Bugando Medial Center. This is a Spanish expedition in which different professionals have visited and performed surgery on […]
Dr. Enrique Gastaldi, new president of Hispamef
Dr. Enrique Gastaldi, CEO of the Instituto de Traumatología Dr. Gastaldi Orquin, has been appointed president of Hispamef (Asociación Hispanoamericana de Medicina del Fútbol). The baton of the presidency of Hispamef has been handed over to Dr. Jorge Cheyre, head of the knee team of the MEDS Clinic, member of the CONMEBOL Medical Commission […]
The injuries of confinement
Dr. Enrique Gastaldi Orquín I am writing these lines to share some observations that, after these weeks of confinement, I have noticed. After more than thirty years as a traumatologist, treating sports and degenerative injuries, I have come across two situations: the increase in the pain threshold and the appearance of what I have come […]
Is it possible for the cruciate to rupture again? The answer here
One of the most frequently asked questions among patients and non-patients alike is: can the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture again? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. This fear is especially well-founded in athletes, as this injury can disable them for more than six months in any of their competitions. How does the anterior cruciate […]
ITGO innovates in biological treatments with regenerative medicine
The Instituto de Traumatología Dr. Gastaldi Orquín has launched a Regenerative Medicine Unit at Hospital La Salud in Valencia. This specialized unit focuses on cutting-edge orthobiological treatments, including hyaluronic acid infiltrations, platelet-rich plasma (growth factors), and mesenchymal stem cells. These innovative therapies represent both the present and future of traumatology, prioritizing regeneration over mere repair. […]
The Gastaldi Institute Expands to Hospital Casa de la Salud
The Instituto de Traumatología Gastaldi Orquín (ITGO), led by Dr. Enrique Gastaldi, is expanding its presence in Valencia with the opening of a new consultation at Hospital Casa de la Salud. As of June 2020, this new facility joins the existing consultation at Hospital Vithas Valencia 9 de Octubre, increasing accessibility for patients. The ITGO […]