Dr. Eduard Alentorn Geli
Address: Carrer de Vilana, 12, 08022 Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain
Gender: Male
About the Doctor / Professional
Dr. Eduard Alentorn-Geli is an internationally trained orthopedic surgeon and sports traumatologist recognized for his expertise in arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow, as well as his significant contributions to sports medicine research. Having completed advanced training at the Mayo Clinic and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, two leading orthopedic institutions, along with three years of elite fellowship training in the United States and Europe, he combines advanced surgical expertise with a strong commitment to evidence-based care.
As Associate Editor of KSSTA, a leading journal in sports traumatology and arthroscopy, and author of more than 150 peer-reviewed scientific publications with over 6,500 citations, Dr. Alentorn-Geli has made significant contributions to orthopedic research. He is a frequent speaker at international orthopedic and sports medicine congresses and remains actively involved in clinical research and the development of advanced surgical techniques.
His clinical focus includes biological knee preservation, particularly in young and athletic patients, and minimally invasive techniques designed to restore joint function, preserve mobility, and support a safe return to sport and daily activities. He is committed to tailoring each treatment plan—whether conservative or surgical—to the individual patient's condition, goals, and lifestyle.
Known for his meticulous approach, clinical precision, and dedication to patient-centered care, Dr. Alentorn-Geli combines scientific rigor with personalized treatment to help patients achieve optimal recovery and lasting functional outcomes. He is trusted by professional athletes and sports institutions for his expertise in the treatment of sports-related injuries.
Degree: Medical Degree – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Residency: Residency (MIR) – Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
- Currently practicing as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Centro Médico Teknon and Hospital Universitari El Pilar, Barcelona, Spain.
- Advanced orthopedic surgical training at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA, with exposure to its patient-centered approach to clinical care.
- Specialized training in knee surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York, USA, a leading institution in orthopedic surgery.
- Advanced fellowship training in sports traumatology at Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France, and Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy, renowned centers for orthopedics and sports medicine.
- All-Arthroscopic Meniscal Allograft Transplantation Technique With Bone Plugs and Preloaded Sutures (Journal Article)
- Comparison of Concomitant Injuries and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients Who Have Undergone Both Primary and Revision ACL Reconstruction: A National Registry Study (Comparative Study; Journal Article)
- Differences in Postoperative Knee Function Based on Concomitant Treatment of Lateral Meniscal Injury in the Setting of Primary ACL Reconstruction (Journal Article)
- Hip Arthroscopy Is a Successful Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement in Under-16 Competitive Football Players: A Prospective Study With Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up (Journal Article)
- Particulated Autologous Chondral–Platelet-Rich Plasma Matrix Implantation (PACI) for Treatment of Full-Thickness Cartilage Osteochondral Defects (Journal Article)
- Preoperative Risk Factors in Hip Arthroscopy (Journal Article)
- Role of the Interosseous Membrane in Post-Traumatic Forearm Instability: Instructional Review (Journal Article; Review; Research Support, Non-U.S. Government)
- Shockwave Treatment vs. Surgery for Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Stress Fractures in Soccer Players: A Pilot Study (Randomized Controlled Trial; Journal Article)
- Subacromial Decompression in Patients With Shoulder Impingement With an Intact Rotator Cuff: An Expert Consensus Statement Using the Modified Delphi Technique Comparing North American to European Shoulder Surgeons (Journal Article)
- Treatment of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst With Endoscopic Resection and Bone Allograft With Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Case Report (Case Report)
- AMIC (Autologous Matrix-Induced Chondrogenesis)
- Arthroscopic and Open Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Treatment of Arthrofibrosis (Joint Stiffness)
- Arthroscopic Treatment of Degenerative Joint Conditions
- Biologic Reconstruction of the Shoulder and Elbow
- Cartilage Regeneration
- Complex Humerus and Elbow Reconstruction and Revision Surgery
- DFO (Distal Femoral Osteotomy)
- Elbow Ligament Reconstruction
- HTO (High Tibial Osteotomy)
- Hyaluronic Acid Joint Injections (Viscosupplementation)
- Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL)
- Knee Ligament Surgery (PCL)
- Meniscus Surgery
- Meniscus Tear Treatment
- Microfracture
- MPFL reconstruction (Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction)
- Osteochondral Grafts
- Osteotomy
- Partial and Total Knee Replacement (3D Surgical Planning and Computer-Assisted Navigation)
- Patellar Instability
- PRP Treatment
- Scapulothoracic Fusion
- Shoulder Joint Fusion (Glenohumeral Arthrodesis)
- Shoulder Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Sports Injury Rehabilitation
- Sports-Related Cartilage Injury Treatment
- Sports-Related Meniscus Injury Treatment
- Torn ACL
- ESSKA – European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
- ISAKOS – International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Visiting International Fellow – Hospital for Special Surgery, NY
- Recognized as one of Europe’s most active knee surgeons by volume and scientific publications