Clinical specialty
Javier de la Fuente is the Head of the Traumatology Department in San Sebastian and in this podcast, he speaks to us about the implementations of ultrasound in orthopaedics.
In this podcast, Javier de la Fuente talks about how he believes that ultrasound is a necessity- especially if you are examining the hips, shoulders or the heels of the foot.
Javier de la Fuente goes on to discuss how 50% of his examinations in the orthopaedic surgery are of shoulders and tendons, making ultrasound an invaluable tool for him to be able to accurately locate the tear/ rip of tendons and be able to mark the area and plan an incision based on his exploration findings through ultrasound.
Ultrasound helps Javier de la Fuente target the precise area that needs to be repaired very easily while making the entire process fast and convenient.
Listen to the following podcast to learn more about Javier de la Fuente, ultrasound, how it has helped him in his expertise in orthopaedics and implementations he has faced.
