ICATME / ICATRECON
Led by Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda Martí, MD Universidad de Barcelona (1979); Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (1982); former President of SEFEX (2006–2010); Wittenstein-accredited for the Fitbone technique; Orphanet rare-bone-disease expert; ~60 publications. Founding Partner; Head of the Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Unit (ICATRECON)
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About ICATME / ICATRECON
ICATRECON is the Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Unit of ICATME at Hospital Universitari Dexeus (Grupo Quirónsalud) in Barcelona, established in 1992. Its head, Ignacio Ginebreda Martí, Founding Partner and Head of the Unit, has practised at Dexeus since 1984; his record lists MD Universidad de Barcelona (1979), specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (1982), former President of SEFEX (2006–2010) and Wittenstein accreditation for the Fitbone technique. Methods on record are Fitbone and PRECICE 2, for cosmetic and medical lengthening, deformity correction and bone dysplasias.
The hospital holds JCI Gold Seal and ISO 9001 accreditation, and the team includes psychological support. Many patients come from abroad through Quirónsalud's international department. No price is published. There is no standalone Google or Trustpilot listing; independent surgeon ratings are TopDoctors 4.8 from 24 and Doctoralia 5.0 from 10. Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English and Italian.
Independent surgeon ratings are strong (TopDoctors 4.8/24, Doctoralia 5.0/10) though modest in volume; no standalone Google listing or Trustpilot profile found (ICATME lists under Hospital Universitari Dexeus on Maps). Fitbone confirmed via Wittenstein accreditation; PRECICE via Quirónsalud profile.
What the clinic states
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- Notes
- Pioneer in the endomedullary (intramedullary) nail lengthening technique. Phone 93 205 43 62. Based at Hospital Universitari Dexeus, Barcelona.
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
ICATRECON at Hospital Universitari Dexeus is one of Spain's most established bone-lengthening units, led by Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda Martí — a Spanish pioneer of intramedullary-nail lengthening who has practised at Dexeus since 1984. The unit draws a high proportion of international patients and operates within a JCI-accredited university hospital with a multidisciplinary team including psychological support.
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In my opinion he is the best traumatologist in his specialty; he takes the time each patient needs and his honesty stands out.
Undoubtedly the best surgeon, who also reflects great confidence toward the patient.
Methods offered
- FitboneRead about Fitbone →
- PRECICE 2Read about PRECICE 2 →
Surgeons
- Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda Martí, MD Universidad de Barcelona (1979); Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (1982); former President of SEFEX (2006–2010); Wittenstein-accredited for the Fitbone technique; Orphanet rare-bone-disease expert; ~60 publicationsFounding Partner; Head of the Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Unit (ICATRECON)Performs: Bone lengthening (cosmetic & medical) · Bone reconstruction & deformity correction · Treatment of bone dysplasias (achondroplasia) · Pseudoarthrosis treatment · External fixation techniquesView profile →
- Dr. Jordi Tapiolas BadiellaOrthopedic and trauma specialist, Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Unit, ICATMEView profile →
- Dr. Nicole CanuOrthopedic and trauma specialist, Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Unit, ICATMEView profile →
- Dr. Carolina EchavarriaOrthopedic and trauma specialist, Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Unit, ICATMEView profile →
- Dr. Miriam PérezOrthopedic and trauma specialist, Bone Reconstruction & Lengthening Unit, ICATMEView profile →
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International patient services
International patient department via Quirónsalud; a high proportion of ICATRECON patients come from abroad; 180+ international fellows trained.
Accreditations
- ●JCI Gold Seal (Hospital Universitari Dexeus)
- ●ISO 9001
Common questions about ICATME / ICATRECON
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate ICATME / ICATRECON?
Across independent platforms ICATME / ICATRECON holds TopDoctors 4.8/5 (24 reviews); Doctoralia 5.0/5 (10 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at ICATME / ICATRECON?
ICATME / ICATRECON does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable Spain clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does ICATME / ICATRECON offer?
ICATME / ICATRECON lists Fitbone, PRECICE 2. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Ignacio Ginebreda Martí (MD Universidad de Barcelona (1979); Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (1982); former President of SEFEX (2006–2010); Wittenstein-accredited for the Fitbone technique; Orphanet rare-bone-disease expert; ~60 publications), listed for bone lengthening (cosmetic & medical), bone reconstruction & deformity correction, treatment of bone dysplasias (achondroplasia). Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at ICATME / ICATRECON?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. ICATME / ICATRECON works with fully internal nails (Fitbone, PRECICE 2), so there is no external frame to manage and most patients move to partial weight-bearing earlier than with fixators.
Does ICATME / ICATRECON treat international patients?
International patient department via Quirónsalud; a high proportion of ICATRECON patients come from abroad; 180+ international fellows trained. Consultation languages on record: Spanish, Catalan, English, Italian.
How was ICATME / ICATRECON verified for this directory?
ICATME / ICATRECON is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 6 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is ICATME / ICATRECON and where are operations performed?
ICATME / ICATRECON is in Barcelona, Spain. Hospital affiliation on record: Hospital Universitari Dexeus (Grupo Quirónsalud), Barcelona Established 1992.
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Hospital Universitari Dexeus (Grupo Quirónsalud), Barcelona
- Established
- 1992
- Languages at consultation
- Spanish, Catalan, English, Italian
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