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Learn to protect your joints with clear medical guidance.

Practical tips on knees, sports injuries, and arthritis to help you make informed decisions.

By Dr. Luis Calderón
Dr. Luis Calderón office
Dr. Luis Calderón's clinic in Quito
Traumatology
Jan 3, 2026

When to See an Orthopedic Doctor in Quito: Clear Signs

Practical guide on when to see an orthopedic doctor in Quito, warning signs, and what to expect in the visit.

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Active lifestyle and joint health in Quito
Traumatology
Jan 12, 2026

Orthopedic Doctor in Quito: What We Treat and When to Consult

What an orthopedic doctor in Quito treats, how to choose a specialist, and when to consult for joint pain or sports injuries.

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Robotic knee surgery in the OR
Knee
Jun 10, 2025

Knee Robotic Surgery in Quito: Myths and Truths

Robotic knee surgery in Quito: myth vs fact, real benefits, and what influences price. See if it fits your osteoarthritis case.

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Meniscus injury
Meniscus
Jun 5, 2024

Meniscus Tear: When to Repair and When to Trim

Meniscus tear? Learn when it’s better to repair, when to trim, typical symptoms, and how it affects recovery. Quito.

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Knee pain stairs
Knee
Jun 2, 2024

Knee Pain on Stairs: Condromalacia or Osteoarthritis?

Stair pain: difference between condromalacia and osteoarthritis, symptoms, and stepwise treatments. Focus on adults in Quito.

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Teen with knee pain during sports
Young athletes
Jun 2, 2024

Teen Knee Pain in Sports: Osgood-Schlatter and Sinding-Larsen-Johansson

Anterior knee pain in active teens: what it is, how to manage load, and when to consult in Quito.

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ACL injury
Sports injuries
Jun 8, 2024

“Knee Gives Way”: ACL Tear Symptoms and Recovery

ACL tear signs, what to do, and how the return-to-sport timeline works in Quito.

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Leg alignment with varus/valgus
Alignment
Jun 15, 2024

Bowed Legs (Varus) or Knock-Knees (Valgus): Just Esthetic?

How leg alignment wears the knee, when to treat, and why osteotomy can delay a replacement. Quito, Ecuador.

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