You have been advised to consider surgery
For patients who have been told they may need hip replacement, knee replacement or another orthopaedic procedure and want a structured review before deciding.
SECOND OPINION · ALICANTE · COSTA BLANCA
David Fernández-Fernández, MD
Orthopaedic Second OpinionAlicante · Costa Blanca · Spain
A structured private assessment for patients who have received a diagnosis, are considering surgery, or want greater clarity before making an orthopaedic decision.
Hip, knee, hand and trauma cases
Private assessment in EN / ES
International and Costa Blanca patients
Private enquiry
Request a Second Opinion
Tell us briefly what is happening.
If your enquiry is not urgent, please use this form and our team will review your message.
For direct contact with the clinic:
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Monday to Friday, 9:00–20:00
For urgent or emergency symptoms, especially outside regular hours, please call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Who this page is for
Clarity before an important orthopaedic decision.
You are unsure about the diagnosis
For patients whose symptoms, imaging findings or treatment recommendations do not feel clear.
Your case is complex
For patients with previous surgery, trauma, deformity, persistent pain, delayed recovery or a difficult clinical history.
You are an international patient
For patients living abroad, spending time on the Costa Blanca or considering private orthopaedic assessment in Spain.
A better-informed decision
What a second opinion can help clarify
A second opinion is not about contradicting another doctor. It is about understanding the diagnosis, the available options and the timing before making a surgical decision.
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Whether the diagnosis is clear
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Whether surgery is reasonable
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Whether non-surgical treatment still has a role
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What type of procedure may be considered
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What further assessment may be required
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What recovery pathway may be realistic
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What questions should be answered before deciding
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What information is still missing before making a decision
Clinical areas
Second opinion areas
Hip second opinion
For hip osteoarthritis, hip pain, hip replacement decisions, resurfacing questions and persistent symptoms affecting daily life.
View clinical areaKnee second opinion
For knee osteoarthritis, knee replacement decisions, alignment considerations, previous treatment failure and planning-based surgical questions.
View clinical areaTrauma and reconstruction second opinion
For complex fractures, post-traumatic problems, delayed recovery, previous surgery and reconstructive decision-making.
Hand and upper-limb second opinion
For selected hand and upper-limb conditions, nerve compression, tendon or ligament problems and complex symptoms.
International patients
For international and Costa Blanca patients
Patients living abroad, spending time in Spain or based on the Costa Blanca can request an initial contact in English or Spanish. The aim is to understand whether a structured private orthopaedic assessment is appropriate before any treatment decision is made.
The service is available to patients in Alicante, Ciudad Quesada, Torrevieja and Costa Blanca South, as well as UK, Irish and European patients considering private assessment in Spain.
The pathway
How the process works
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Send a short enquiry using the form.
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Describe your symptoms, diagnosis if known and previous treatment.
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Choose your preferred contact method.
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DF Trauma will indicate the appropriate next step.
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Medical reports or images should only be shared through an appropriate secure channel if requested.
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A private assessment can be arranged when clinically appropriate.
Service boundaries
What this service is not
- It is not an emergency service.
- It does not replace urgent medical care.
- It is not a diagnosis without appropriate clinical assessment.
- It does not guarantee surgery.
- It does not guarantee a specific outcome.
For urgent or emergency symptoms, especially outside regular hours, please call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Patient questions
FAQ
When should I request an orthopaedic second opinion?
When you have received a diagnosis, are considering surgery, have persistent symptoms, or feel uncertain about the next step in your treatment.
Can I request a second opinion before hip replacement?
Yes. Many patients request a second opinion before hip replacement to better understand the indication, timing, surgical options and recovery pathway.
Can I request a second opinion before knee replacement?
Yes. A structured review can help clarify diagnosis, severity, alignment considerations, previous treatment and whether surgery is an appropriate next step.
Can international patients request an assessment?
Yes. Patients living abroad or spending time on the Costa Blanca can contact DF Trauma in English or Spanish to request guidance on the appropriate next step.
Should I send X-rays or MRI scans through this form?
No. Start with a short message describing your diagnosis, symptoms and previous treatment. Medical documents or images should only be shared through an appropriate secure channel if requested.
Does a second opinion always lead to surgery?
No. The purpose is to clarify the diagnosis, options and timing. In some cases, non-surgical management or further assessment may be appropriate.
Can complex trauma or previous surgery cases be reviewed?
Yes. Selected complex trauma, reconstruction and previous surgery cases may be suitable for structured private assessment.
Your next step
Request a second opinion
Start with a short message describing your diagnosis, symptoms, previous treatment and the decision you are considering.
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