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References
References
- AAOS OrthoInfo — Total Knee Replacement
- AAOS OrthoInfo — Total Hip Replacement
- AAOS OrthoInfo — Revision Total Knee Replacement
- AAOS OrthoInfo — Revision Total Hip Replacement
- AAOS OrthoInfo — Knee Arthroscopy
- AAOS OrthoInfo — Hip Arthroscopy
- AAOS OrthoInfo — Joint Replacement Infection
- AAHKS Patient Education
- PubMed
- National Institutes of Health
Medical Review
Medical Review
This educational content has been medically reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
Reviewed by
Dr. Aureliano Mateus García, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon · Joint Reconstruction · Hip & Knee Replacement · Arthroscopy · Sports Medicine
Dr. Aureliano Mateus García is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint reconstruction, arthroscopy, sports medicine, and hip and knee replacement surgery. His clinical practice focuses on patients with degenerative joint disease, sports-related injuries, meniscal pathology, ligament injuries, hip disorders, and advanced arthritis requiring joint replacement. Dr. Mateus combines minimally invasive orthopedic techniques with evidence-based treatment pathways designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, and accelerate recovery whenever possible.
Areas of Interest
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Hip Replacement Surgery
- Revision Joint Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Hip Arthroscopy
- ACL Reconstruction
The purpose of this review is to ensure educational accuracy and consistency with current orthopedic literature and professional society recommendations. Medical review does not create a physician-patient relationship.
Last Reviewed: June 2026
Facility Information
Hospital CYNTAR
Orthopedic procedures discussed on this website may be performed at Hospital CYNTAR in Tijuana, Mexico. Hospital CYNTAR is a multidisciplinary specialty hospital serving domestic and international patients.
Advanced orthopedic surgery suites
Digital imaging services
Arthroscopy equipment
Joint replacement technology
Physical therapy and rehabilitation resources
International patient coordination
Perioperative care teams
Availability of specific technologies, services, and physicians may vary.
Hospital Standards & Accreditation
Hospital Standards & Accreditation
When evaluating orthopedic treatment programs, patients often review facility accreditation, safety protocols, infection prevention programs, quality reporting, and rehabilitation support. Hospital CYNTAR is Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited, the gold standard for international hospital quality and patient safety.
Hospital CYNTAR's JCI accreditation can be independently verified using the link above. ObesityControlCenter.com is referenced as an additional internationally recognized program operating in the same facility.
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