Joint Reconstruction and Trauma Surgery
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Orthopaedic and trauma surgery specialist
Dr David Fernández-Fernández
Consult an orthopaedic and trauma surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement, complex hand surgery, regenerative medicine and reconstructive cases.
For patients who want clear answers
Personal orthopaedic care for mobility, pain and complex decisions.
DF Trauma is the personal practice of Dr David Fernández-Fernández for private patients seeking expert assessment, precise surgery and honest guidance in the Costa Blanca area.
- Minimally invasive hip replacement and rapid recovery guidance when clinically appropriate.
- Knee surgery and recovery planning for active private patients.
- Complex hand, wrist and upper-limb surgery with delicate soft-tissue technique.
- PRP and regenerative joint treatments for selected non-surgical cases.
Microsurgical attention to tissue handling
Orange 3D planning models for complex reconstruction
Treatments
Focused treatments for movement, pain and function.
Every indication is based on diagnosis, imaging and the patient’s goals. The aim is not simply to operate, but to choose the most appropriate route with precision and recovery in mind.
HIP Replacement | Minimal-incision Surgery
Advanced minimally invasive hip replacement with 3D planning, careful tissue handling and fast-recovery principles. Many patients stand and begin walking within the first six hours when clinically appropriate.
HIP Replacement | Minimal-incision Surgery
KNEE Robotic Surgery
Knee replacement decisions combine robotic surgery when useful, 3D planning, alignment strategy and fast-recovery principles.
KNEE Robotic Surgery
HAND Complex Surgery
Complex hand, wrist and upper-limb problems need precise anatomy, delicate tissue handling and patient-specific decisions.
HAND Complex Surgery
Regenerative Medicine
Plasma / PRP, growth-factor based injections and selected joint preservation treatments may help manage pain and delay surgery in suitable cases.
Regenerative Medicine
Complex cases
Personalised planning, 3D planning and personal treatment for complex trauma, reconstructive problems and technology-assisted surgery where it adds real value.
Explore complex casesSpecialist areas
Each clinical area has its own focus.
The page is structured so patients can move directly from a treatment name to the relevant clinical area: hip replacement, knee robotic surgery, hand complex surgery, regenerative medicine or complex cases.
HIP Replacement | Minimal-incision Surgery
Advanced minimally invasive hip replacement.
A modern hip replacement approach based on minimal-incision surgery, 3D planning, careful soft-tissue handling and rapid recovery principles.
- 3D planning and orange bone models when they clarify anatomy or implant strategy.
- Internal absorbable closure, so there are usually no external stitches to remove.
- Standing and walking are encouraged within the first six hours when clinically appropriate.
KNEE Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery, 3D planning and fast recovery.
Knee replacement is planned around diagnosis, alignment, activity level and recovery goals. Robotic assistance is used when it adds real value to the surgical plan.
- Robotic navigation and planning support for selected knee replacement cases.
- Alignment strategy adapted to the patient, not a generic template.
- Fast recovery guidance for pain control, walking and return to function.
HAND Complex Surgery
Advanced hand and upper-limb surgery.
Hand surgery requires delicate anatomy, tissue respect and functional planning. That level of precision also informs how larger reconstructive surgery is approached.
- Complex hand, wrist, elbow and upper-limb assessment.
- Soft-tissue, tendon, nerve and bone decisions handled with microsurgical discipline.
- Recovery planning focused on protection, movement and return to function.
Regenerative medicine
Plasma / PRP and joint preservation treatments.
Not every painful joint needs surgery first. Regenerative medicine is considered when diagnosis, imaging and clinical context suggest a non-surgical treatment route may be useful.
- Plasma / PRP and growth-factor based treatments for selected indications.
- Joint preservation approach for pain, function and delaying surgery when appropriate.
- Clear explanation of expected benefit, limits and next steps.
Complex cases
Specialist assessment for complex reconstructive decisions.
Complex trauma, previous surgery, deformity or complex joint decisions need a personal plan. The aim is to make the route understandable before choosing treatment.
- Personalised review of history, imaging, symptoms and patient priorities.
- 3D planning when it clarifies anatomy, implants or surgical strategy.
- Second-opinion style guidance for patients who need a clear route forward.
Patient cases
Real clinical cases, presented without patient identity.
This area is designed to show the kind of problems DF Trauma manages: minimally invasive hip recovery, robotic knee planning, complex hand surgery and 3D planning for reconstructive cases.
HIP Replacement | Minimal-incision Surgery
Small-incision hip replacement and early walking.
A clinical case focused on minimally invasive surgery, internal closure and early mobilisation when the patient is clinically ready.
KNEE Robotic Surgery
Robotic planning for knee surgery.
Technology-assisted alignment and recovery planning for selected patients who need a reliable route back to movement.
HAND Complex Surgery
Complex hand and upper-limb function.
Delicate tissue handling and practical recovery planning for hand, wrist and upper-limb problems where function matters.
A different kind of precision
Hand-surgery delicacy applied to large-joint reconstruction.
Hand surgery trains a surgeon to respect millimetres, nerves, tendons and soft tissues. That same mindset changes how hip and knee surgery is performed: less force, more control and a sharper plan for recovery.
Tissue respect
Gentle dissection and closure decisions that support healing.
Personalised planning
Diagnosis, imaging and goals are reviewed before choosing a route.
Recovery clarity
Patients know what to expect, what matters and when to progress.
Patients
Private patient area for surgery preparation and recovery.
A dedicated area for selected patients will organise trusted guidance by body region, so each step is clear before surgery and throughout recovery.
Patient access
Access with the email registered with DF Trauma and the personal access code provided by the clinic.
Patient access is manually activated by DF Trauma. This area will be connected to a simple private login before clinical content is published.
Hip replacement
Minimally invasive hip guide with preparation, hospital day guidance and staged rapid recovery content.
Knee replacement
Fast recovery and robotic surgery guidance, with milestones and practical recovery recommendations.
Hand surgery
Upper-limb guide for wound care, protection, movement and functional recovery after complex hand surgery.
Inside each patient guide
A structured recovery roadmap, not scattered advice.
Credentials & scientific profile
Specialist training, international societies and research activity.
Dr Fernández-Fernández’s professional profile combines reconstructive joint surgery, complex hand and upper-limb surgery, regenerative medicine and technology-assisted planning.
Clinical focus
- Hip replacement surgery: minimally invasive, robotic and 3D planning.
- Complex hand, wrist and upper-limb surgery with microsurgical precision.
- Regenerative medicine: PRP, growth factors and joint preservation strategies.
Hospital experience
- Hospital Universitario del Vinalopó, Joint Reconstructive Surgery Unit, since 2020.
- Complejo Hospitalario de Cáceres, Hand and Upper Limb Surgery Unit, 2016-2020.
- Orthopaedic and trauma surgery specialist practice since 2011.
Professional memberships
Innovation context
Technology-led orthopaedics in the Vinalopó healthcare environment.
Public reporting around Hospital Universitario del Vinalopó highlights surgical volume, robotic hip and knee prosthesis activity, and continuing investment in advanced hospital technology.
Robotic knee prosthesis surgery at Vinalopó
The article names Dr David Fernández as part of the Joint Reconstructive Surgery Unit team and highlights personalised prosthesis planning with robotic navigation.
Read sourceMore than 10,000 surgeries in 2024
The report cites high surgical activity and mentions hip and knee prosthesis procedures with robotic surgery.
Read source15 years of Vinalopó hospital development
Coverage of investment in robotic technology, infrastructure and digital systems in the Vinalopó hospital setting.
Read sourceConsultation request
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For hip, knee, hand, trauma or regenerative treatment enquiries, send a short summary and the team will respond with the next step.
What to include
- Your main problem: hip, knee, hand, trauma or PRP/regenerative treatment.
- How long symptoms have been present and what has already been tried.
- Any recent X-ray, MRI, CT or medical reports if available.
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Operating theatre, 3D planning and the human side of surgical care.
A visual stream from DF Trauma’s own clinical media: theatre work, orange 3D bone models, robotic planning and the local Elche connection.