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Sciatica, also known as lumbosciatalgia, is the term commonly used to describe sharp or subacute pain that radiates from the lower back down the leg. Associated with ageing and particularly common in pregnant women, sciatica can appear at any point along the nerve pathway, from the spine to the foot. Often, it follows a path from the lower back through the glutes and the back of the thighs to the […]

  COPD significantly impacts cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and arrhythmias. The prevalence of COPD has decreased due to reduced smoking rates, yet its incidence remains high due to an ageing population. To mark World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day, Dr Líder Espinoza Cordero, a specialist in the Pulmonology Department at Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital, advises COPD patients to not only avoid tobacco use but also engage in regular physical […]

If you reside between Valencia and Alicante and are considering breast surgery, Dr Julio Puig is the specialist you need. With over 20 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr Puig provides personalised solutions for women seeking mastopexy, breast reduction, implant removal, or any other breast surgery you may need throughout your life. His patient-centred approach and expertise ensure natural results that enhance both your appearance and quality […]

With arthroscopic surgery, most patients can leave hospital on the same day as their procedure and experience rapid recovery. Over the years, joints accumulate impacts, and wear and tear can lead to pain. In fact, for some individuals over the age of 30, knee pain is part of daily life. The same applies to younger people who have suffered injuries such as ligament tears or meniscus damage. These traumas, often […]

With more than 20 years of experience and more than 120,000 patients treated, the Quirónsalud Torrevieja Oncology Platform has established itself as a national and international benchmark in the fight against cancer, especially in the treatment of breast cancer The Oncology Platform of Quirónsalud Torrevieja has established a standard of excellence and avant-garde in the treatment of cancer in Spain. Over these two decades, they have developed innovative approaches, such […]

Thanks to the minimally invasive approach assisted by Da Vinci robotic surgery, lung cancer procedures can now be performed in a nearly outpatient manner. Smokers over the age of fifty are advised to have a lung CT scan every two years. Immunotherapy has significantly improved survival rates in lung cancer patients, even in cases of advanced disease. As part of European Lung Cancer Week, Dr Joseba Rebollo, an oncology specialist […]

  Experts recommend regular tests such as PSA analysis and digital rectal exams, especially in men over the age of 45. The Da Vinci robotic surgery offers the best outcomes for patients requiring radical prostatectomy. On the occasion of Prostate Health Day, celebrated across Europe every 15th of September, Dr Sven Petry, Head of the Urology Department and expert in Robotic Surgery at Quirónsalud Hospital in Torrevieja, warns that from […]

Dr. Mirko Alavena, coordinator of the neurorehabilitation service at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja explains the details of this injury and how necessary neurorehabilitation is. Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to any injury to the brain that occurs after birth, in contrast to congenital brain injuries, which are present from birth. Dr. Mirko Alavena, coordinator of the neurorehabilitation service at Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital, warns that "ACBD can affect people of any age […]

Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja has the first Advanced Robotic Surgery Unit of private healthcare in the province of Alicante. The Da Vinci Surgical Robotic System is designed to offer the highest level of minimally invasive surgery in the approach to complex pathologies in the area of specialties such as urology, general surgery, oncological surgery and gynaecology.   What is gynaecological robotic surgery?   Robotic gynaecological surgery or robotic-assisted laparoscopy is a minimally invasive technique, where surgical instruments are fixed to mechanical arms.   This system consists of a […]