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Dr. Ruben Fole

Languages

English and Spanish

Schedule

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Hospital

Viamed Santa Elena

Dr. Ruben Fole

Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery

About Me

Orthopedic surgeon with training via MIR. Specialized in high complexity surgery by arthroscopy, Master of Major Outpatient Surgery, more than 700 surgeries a year accredited in complex pathologies of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee.

I have extensive experience in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic injuries of the musculoskeletal system and the federated sports field. Degree of University Expert in Ultrasound Diagnosis.

I am an Associate Professor of the subject of Traumatology at the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Madrid).

 

Professional’s information

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

  • Shoulder.
  • Hip.
  • Hand, wrist, elbow.
  • Knee.
  • Ankle.

TRAINING, TITLES AND HONORS:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery. University of Zaragoza.
  • Doctor of Medicine Courses at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
  • Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology.
  • Master in Major Outpatient Surgery.
  • M.I.R. Residence Princess University Hospital (Madrid).
  • Training in Child Traumatology at the Niño Jesús University Hospital (Madrid).
  • Training in Plastic and Repairing Surgery at La Paz University Hospital (Madrid).
  • E.A Arthroscopy Unit H.U. de Torrejón and HM Puerta del Sur (Madrid).
  • Young Arthroscopy Group of the AEA (GJA). Spanish Association of Arthroscopy (AEA).
  • University Degree Expert in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound. Francisco de Vitoria University.
  • Instructor of surgeons in complex arthroscopy as a consultant for companies in the traumatology sector.

Experience:

Professional experience:

  • HM Puerta del Sur University Hospital.
  • Torrejón University Hospital.
  • CEMTRO Clinic.
  • Hospital Beata María Ana de Jesús.
  • Princess University Hospital.
  • Niño Jesús University Hospital.
  • Vithas Madrid La Milagrosa University Hospital.

Academic experience:

  • Associate professor at the Francisco de Vitoria University since 2018.
  • Collaborating professor at the CEU San Pablo University (Madrid) since 2015.
  • Collaborating professor at the University Francisco de Vitoria since 2015.

PUBLICATIONS, CONGRESSES AND PRESENTATIONS:

Publications in Books:

  • Traumatic Injuries of the Knee – Chapter: Distal Femoral Fractures. Julián Fernández-González, Santiago J. Ponce, Rubén Fole and Fernando Blanco-Ortiz. – Chapter: Meniscus Tears. Julián Fernández-González, Santiago J. Ponce and Rubén Fole.
  • Medical Surgical Conditions for Physiotherapist General study of low back pain. Dr. Fole López and DR. Rodríguez-Borlado.
  • Update of the resident’s manual Part 1.6 Chapter 56. Bone and joint infections. Acute Infections.
  • Resident Clinical Case Book:
    • Aggressive cystic injury in the proximal humerus. First prize for best clinical case 2010. Co-author of the book chapter.
    • Pain and functional impotence of the knee in a 40-year-old man with modular arthroplasty with rotational hinge. Finalist award best clinical case 2010. Co-author Chapter of the Book.
    • Pain in the right shoulder after an assault. Author of the chapter of the book.
  • Resident Clinical Case Book 2011, Acetabular Fracture associated with dislocation of the femoral head in a 76-year-old patient. Co-author of the book chapter.
  • Book of Clinical Cases of Resident 2012. Sternoclavicular septic arthritis. Importance of the correct anamnesis in the Emergency Service. Author chapter of the Book.
  • Treatment of Infected Fracture. Chapter of the book Fractures of the old MARban.

International communications and presentations:

  • Pauwels III proximal femur fracture: Is there an optional treatment? Co-author of the 14th EFORT Congress communication. London. United Kingdom. 2014.
  • Avascular necrosis of the trapezoid: case report. FESSH Congress. Antwerp. Belgium. 2012.
  • Acute arthroplasty infection: Debridement vs antibiotics without surgery. 13rd EFORT Congress. Berlin. Germany. 2012.
  • Is lateral opening of the cup related to pelvic tilt on the surgical table? Free communication presented at the 11th Congress of the EHS (European Hip Society) Stockholm from October 9 to 11, 2014.

National communications and presentations:

  • Proposal of a new therapeutic algorithm of subsequent shoulder fractures-luxations based on the associated bone defect. 29th SOMACOT Congress Nov 2018 Madrid.
  • RESULTS OF THE ROTULIAN FIXATION WITH “ALL SUTURE” IMPLANTS IN THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE MEDIAL FEMOROPATELAR LIGAMENT. 29 SOMACOT Congress Nov 2018 Madrid. Award for best oral communication.
  • ISCHEMIA IN THE KNEE PROSTHESES. IS IT REALLY FUNDAMENTAL OR COULD WE DO WITHOUT IT? WHAT ABOUT OBESITY? 29th SOMACOT Congress Nov 2018 Madrid.
  • Organizing Committee of the 28th Annual Congress of the Matritense Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology.
  • Is the position of the acetabular component related to pelvic inclination on the operating table? 50th SECOT Congress. 2,3,4 October 2013, Barcelona.
  • Positive cultures in reimplantation surgery. 50º SECOT Congress. 2,3,4 October 2013, Barcelona.
  • Complications in inverted shoulder arthroplasty. 22º SECHC Congress. 7-8 March 2013, Toledo.
  • Medium and short-term results and complications of the inverted shoulder prosthesis. Co-author of the communication 49º SECOT Congress. 3, 4 and 5 October 2012, Málaga.
  • Results of an uncemented PTR with hydroxyapatit coating. SECOT Congress. October 3, 4 and 5, 2012, Malaga.
  • Cervical Abscess. 34º Semergen National Congress. September 26-29, 2012, Malaga.
  • Clinical comparative radiographic study between the LCP plate for distal femur the angled plaque in the correction of the rigid flexion of the knee by distal extensor osteotomy in cerebral palsy. Niño Jesús University Children’s Hospital. 6º SEOP Congress. June 14, 15 and 16, 2012.
  • Excellent results of an uncemented PTR with hydroxyapatite coating; especially in people over 70 years of age. XXXI SEROD Congress. 2012.
  • Early migration of Furlong Active offspring. 48th SECOT Congress. September 28-30, 2011 Oviedo.
  • Bilateral rupture of both quadriceps tendons: Review regarding a case. 48th SECOT Congress. September 28-30, 2011 Oviedo.
  • Multicentric malignancy of Ollier’s disease with giant chondrosarcoma and multiple metastases: about a case. 48th SECOT Congress. September 28-30, 2011 Oviedo.
  • Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression. Long-term results in stages I and II of Neer Author of the communication 48th SECOT congress. September 28-30, 2011 Oviedo.
  • Functional bandage workshop. IV Congress of Medical Education. State Council of Medical Students. April 28 and 29, 2011, UAM Madrid.
  • Indicators of oxidative damage in serum and cerebrospinal fluid of surgical patients with brain tumors. Author of a presentation at the IV meeting of neurosciences at the Lozano Blesa Zaragoza University Clinical Hospital. October, 2007.

IT BELONGS TO:

  • Spanish Association of Arthroscopy (AEA).
  • Spanish Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT).
  • Illustrious Official College of Physicians of Madrid (ICOMEM).
  • European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA).