Ricard Llovera González-Adrio

Orthopaedic Surgery Resident (PGY3) with international clinical training in Switzerland and Spain, and a strong academic background including some first and co-author publications and ongoing multicenter research. Certified in USMLE Steps 1–3 (ECFMG) and fluent in four languages. Particular expertise in hip arthroplasty, preservation, resurfacing, and periprosthetic joint infection. Seeking to expand surgical skills and research impact through a rotation at the Steadman Clinic as a pathway to a future fellowship in the USA.

• USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3 – ECFMG Certified
• ATLS – CHUV
• MEBEKO – Swiss Medical Registration

• Spanish Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SECOT)
• Catalan Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SCCOT)
• Spanish Hip Society (SECCA)

• Orthopaedic Trauma Association – 2024 Virtual Boot Camp
• Orthopaedic Trauma Association – 2023 Virtual International Residents Course
• AO Trauma Online Course – Basic Principles of Fracture Management Essentials

Undergraduate Research Project – Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Sep 2018 – Jun 2019)

• Assisted in the design and feasibility assessment of the Phase I–II clinical trial: Phase I–II clinical trial of the treatment of acute traumatic spinal cord injury with a combined therapy of neuronal precursor cells and a novel Fasudil nanoconjugate.
• Supervised by Dr. Ferran Pellisé, Spine Surgery Unit.
• Developed skills in research methodology, clinical trial protocols, and literature review in spinal cord injury.

PUBLISHED

• Heras E, Garibaldi P, Boix M, Valero O, Castillo J, Curbelo Y, González E, Mendoza O, Anglada M, Miralles JC, Llull P, Llovera R, et al. COVID-19 mortality risk factors in older people in a long-term care center. Eur Geriatr Med. 2020.

UNDER REVIEW / IN PRESS

• Total hip arthroplasty as reconstructive treatment in patients with cerebral palsy – Submitted to EJOST, R. Llovera et al.
• Erythrocyte Exchange Transfusion Enabling Simultaneous Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty Through a Direct Anterior Approach in a Young Patient with Sickle Cell Disease: A Case Report. Arthroplasty Today, Manuscript reference Number: ARTD-D-25-00303. E. Vargas, R. Llovera et al. June 2025.
• Campylobacter fetus in prosthetic joint infection –In review (First Author).
• Cutibacterium acnes Infection in Instrumented Spinal Surgery – In review (First Author).

ONGOING

• Survivorship of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) – Ongoing study, ~1,300 patients (2003–2025).
• PhD: Dual mobility vs conventional implants in THA – Ongoing (>1,000 patients).

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• Are there differences in the microbiological profile of prosthetic joint infections in direct anterior approach compared to posterolateral approach?Oral Communication, SECCA, June 2025.
• Lateral UKA assisted by robotics: case presentation and current evidence – Vall d’Hebron Orthopaedics Unit, July 2025.
• Tibial nail as a treatment for non-union – Vall d’Hebron Orthopaedics Unit, June 2024.
• Proximal tibia megaprosthesis in non-oncologic context – Vall d’Hebron Orthopaedics Unit, November 2024.
• Protrusio acetabuli: considerations in primary arthroplasty – Vall d’Hebron Orthopaedics Unit, February 2025.
• Simultaneous bilateral total hip arthroplasty in a young patient with sickle cell disease and avascular necrosis: case report – Poster, SCCOT, May 2024.

ACCEPTED COMUNICATIONS

• Total hip arthroplasty as reconstructive treatment in patients with cerebral palsy – Communication, SECOT 2025.
• Proximal tibial megaprosthesis in a non-oncologic context – Poster, SECOT 2025.
• Current indications for Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) – Oral presentation, SECOT 2025.

• UCSO Surgical Guide – In preparation with UCSO Unit.
• World Expert Meeting in Arthroplasty book, Istanbul 2024 – Contribution to translation ENG to Spanish with Dr. Guerra.

• Certified Rescue Diver (PADI).
• Former vice-captain of the Andorran national football team (U-17, U-19, U-21).
• Passionate about snow sports; former competitive ski team member from ages 5 to 16.
• Strong interest in mountain sports, motorsports, and golf.

• Specialization in hip arthroscopy and preservation, combined with arthroplasty and complex revision.
• Rotation at the Steadman Clinic (Marc Philippon) 6–8 weeks in 2026, with additional interest in advanced knee arthroscopy.
• Maintain impactful international research collaborations.
• Further develop expertise in hip resurfacing and surgical technologies (navigation, ceramic coatings).