Dr. Jordi Puigdellívol, specialist in orthopedic and sports traumatology, shares his vision on the value of applied research in the treatment of complex injuries, especially in the field of anterior cruciate ligament surgery. With more than 25 years of experience linked to professional sports and FC Barcelona, he emphasizes the importance of continuing to advance toward more comprehensive, rigorous and evidence-based approaches.
In his testimony, he explains the development of a randomized double-blind clinical study, promoted together with the NESA group, with the aim of analyzing the impact of peripheral neuromodulation on the recovery of patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament surgery. Beyond the purely technical aspects of the surgical intervention, Dr. Puigdellívol focuses on a dimension often less explored: the involvement of the brain and nervous system throughout the functional recovery process.
As he points out, properly understanding and stimulating these pathways can be key to optimizing the patient’s immediate, intermediate and final recovery, improving parameters such as pain, functionality, rest and return to sport. Even small percentage improvements can represent a very significant advance, especially in high-demand sports contexts.
Furthermore, he advocates a global vision of medicine and rehabilitation, in which not only an injury is treated, but the person as a whole. For him, humility, continuous learning and an integrative approach are fundamental to continue improving patient care.
