Hospital da Luz Clínica do Porto has now available a Consultation in Orthopaedics – Hip , integrated in the priority circuit dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of hip diseases, under guidance of Jorge Cruz de Melo . Arthrosis and other degenerative diseases of the hip are extremely frequent and a reason to seek this Orthopaedics consultation. Director of Oporto Hip Unit, Cruz de Melo is a specialist of reference in hip pathology, participating actively in national and international societies, besides being a university professor. His practice combines clinical experience and surgical innovation, with impact in terms of recovery, mobility, autonomy, and quality of life. His main areas of activity include: Hip arthrosis, labrum lesion, femoroacetabular impingement, and hip periarticular; pathologies, resorting to minimally invasive techniques; Hip arthroscopy (by right anterior approach), and total hip prosthesis; Hip revision surgery; Evaluation and follow-up of athletes. Hip priority circuit Hospital da Luz Clínica do Porto, located at Boavista, has a dedicated assistance route in this domain of hip diseases, viewing to reduce the waiting time, improve the experience of clients and ensure prompt clinical decisions, without compromising medical criteria, safety or assisting quality. The clinic, being a true next-generation health centre, has also available all the necessary complementary diagnostic and therapeutic means – such as, for instance, imaging exams (X-ray, echography, CT, and magnetic resonance). Schedule your appointments on MY LUZ app or MY LUZ web version .
