Martorell Hospital opens new specialized Sports Traumatology Unit

The UTEM facility will provide comprehensive medical care and injury prevention for athletes in the Baix Llobregat region.

Generic image of a sports traumatology consultation room with an anatomical knee model.
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Generic image of a sports traumatology consultation room with an anatomical knee model.

The Sant Joan de Déu de Martorell Hospital Foundation has launched the Martorell Sports Traumatology Unit (UTEM), a private service focused on specialized care for athletes.

Presented on February 25th at the Molí Fariner, the unit aims to provide a multidisciplinary approach to sports injuries. The event was supported by the Catalan Basketball Federation and featured medical experts and professional athletes discussing recovery protocols.
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"With UTEM, we want to offer integral and specialized care, from diagnosis to a safe return to competition."

Andreu Triguero Espinosa · UTEM Medical Director
The inauguration included a round table on ACL injuries with the participation of former F.C. Barcelona player Roger Esteller. Xavier Fonollosa, Mayor of Martorell, emphasized that this new facility brings high-quality medical resources directly to the local sporting community.