This is a team of orthopaedic surgeons, who are dedicated to the treatment of patients with pathology of both the hip joint and the pelvic ring.
On this page you can find information about the most frequent pathologies and treatments, information of interest and also news about events or news related to the area.
If you have any doubts or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The femoral-acetabular impingement results from abnormal contact between the proximal femur and the acetabulum during the terminal phase of the hip joint range of motion.
Coxarthrosis results from inflammation or progressive injury to the cartilage tissue of the hip joint and usually leads to inguinal pain, limited range of motion and claudication of gait.
Hip arthroscopy is a demanding technique, with great potential, which allows the treatment of several intra-articular and periarticular pathologies through 3 or 4 mini incisions in the skin.
Total hip arthroplasty is a joint replacement technique whose outcome and patient functional recovery depend on the approach used.
This is a surgical option that should be considered in young and active patients with hip arthrosis. It consists of a conservative joint replacement, as it preserves the entire joint structure unlike total hip replacement.
Bilateral total hip arthroplasty is indicated in severe degenerative joint pathology with clinical repercussions and impact on the patient’s gait and basic daily life activities. It has the advantages of a single hospitalisation and anaesthesia as well as a more effective rehabilitation.
Medical doctor since 2008, he finished his Orthopaedic training at Garcia de Orta Hospital in 2016, having carried out complementary training of the Hip subspecialty…
Medical doctor since 2004 and a postgraduate degree in Sports Medicine in 2006. Orthopaedic surgeon since 2012, trained at Hospital Garcia de Orta, where he…
Orthopaedic surgeon, trained at Garcia de Orta Hospital. Post-graduation in Sports Medicine. Sports Medicine and Hip Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery (New York).…
He completed his specialization in Orthopaedics at the Fernando Fonseca Hospital and then did a postgraduate course in Sports Medicine. He then began his specialization…
Hello, I’m Filipa and I’m 51 years old. I had no quality of life for over tree years, always complaining of localized pain in my left hip. I made several attempts at treatment but without success. In september 2022 I met Dr. Miguel Pádua and in october I was operated by him. Excellent person and professional. It was the best decision I ever made, the recovery was fast and one month later, I returned to my normal routine without restrictions. I am another person without pain. Strongly recommend. Thanks to the whole team.
Hello, I had surgery by Dr Miguel Pádua, a hip pathology specialist to place a total prosthesis on my right hip in 2016, I was 42 years old. At the time there was a lot of pain and lack of mobility that compromised my quality of life. Today I am 49 years old, I go about my normal life and play sport regularly. In my opinion, at some point surgery is the best option. I didn’t have any complications and the recovery is relatively easy. I leave my testimony in order to help in some way. An excellent doctor, always ready to help the patient. Thank you for everything, Dr. Miguel.
At the age of 40 I was diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the bilateral femoral head. An engineer by training and a manager by profession, it was as if the world came crashing down on me. Married and a father of two children, it felt like the world was about to end. I immediately tried to find out which were the best Portuguese hip orthopaedic teams. For me it was essential that they were surgeons who knew innovative techniques but at the same time had proven themselves…
Day 1 – Surgery (Total hip arthroplasty). On the same day I got up and walked to the toilet by myself. I left the next day before 24 h of hospitalization. I had no medication that night and needed no nursing care. Physiotherapy was important to learn to walk with crutches, positions, sleep… but 15 min.
Day 2 – I undressed, showered and dressed myself. I left the hospital and walked about 400 metres to my car. That night I had dinner out…
Every Story Has a Beginning Some stories are born from an idea. Others are born from a restless desire to do better. It was with this vision that, in September 2025, four orthopedic surgeons renowned for the Anca e Bacia Portugal project decided to create something greater. They envisioned a space where technical excellence, innovation,…
The world of orthopaedics is preparing for another edition of the 3rd HIP G.I.N. (Global Issue Network) Summit, an event dedicated to the major topics in hip surgery. Organized by the Lusíadas Knowledge Center in partnership with UpHill Events, the summit will take place on November 21 and 22, 2025, at Herdade da Comporta, bringing…
Femoral neck fractures are increasingly common due to the aging population. They are more frequent in women, mainly because of osteoporosis, and occur predominantly in individuals in their 70s. In most cases, these fractures result from a simple fall at home, making this a growing public health concern in Portugal. In an interview conducted by…
Investing in the prevention, diagnosis and early treatment of possible injuries is the key to coping with today’s demands and is especially important in hip pathology, which is characterized by challenging diagnosis and treatment. Pain in the hip area (coxalgia) is a common cause of downtime and reduced performance in soccer, due to the high…
Dr. João Sarmento Esteves and Dr. Miguel Pádua Figueiredo, members of Anca e Bacia, were moderators of the hip subspecialty topics, at the 2nd Cuf Tejo Orthopedics Conference, which took place on February 2nd. The round table “The other side of hip surgery” was attended by two distinguished radiologists, Pedro Alves and Pedro Marinho Lopes,…
The Hip and Pelvis team was represented by Dr. Miguel Pádua at the 42nd National Congress of Orthopedics and Traumatology, organized by the Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SPOT). The team member was present at the main session on conservative treatment of hip pathology, where he discussed the topic of endoscopic treatment of Deep…
