At a Madrid clinic, notable physician Pedro Luis Ripoll joined forces with the esteemed Ripoll y De Prado Professional Sports Team, a group of top sports-medicine specialists. They worked alongside other medical professionals to assess and manage the injuries of elite athletes, including Tecatito Crown and Marcos do Nascimento, who were under close observation at the Ruber Internacional clinic. This collaboration underscores a broader network of high-profile sports medicine services dedicated to optimizing recovery for high-performing players.
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Tecatito Corona, injured last August, underwent arthroscopic surgery to clean the left ankle. The procedure, coordinated by Pedro Luis Ripoll together with Dutch physician Niek van Dijk, followed a prior intervention in which a fractured fibula and damaged ligaments were addressed. During that earlier surgery, a screw-plate was placed on the fibula and external and internal sutures were applied to stabilize the area. The aim was to restore ankle function and mobility, enabling a return to top-level competition after a careful rehabilitation process. This episode is part of a longer history of monitoring and surgical planning managed by the team at the sports medicine center and its network of affiliated hospitals.
Marcao experienced a fibrillar tear in the right biceps femoris at the start of November during a Champions League match. Although the initial assessment suggested a non-urgent recovery path, a recurrence and persistent symptoms ultimately required surgical intervention. The decision to operate reflected a commitment to addressing the root cause and preventing further complications that could jeopardize long-term performance.
The South American defender had been treated by the Ripoll and De Prado team, with involvement from Finn Lasse Lempainen, who had previously collaborated with Uruguayan footballer Ronald Araujo. Araujo, a defender for Uruguay and a member of the Barcelona squad, had also benefited from the clinic’s integrated approach to athletic care. The expectations for recovery were cautiously optimistic, with a projected downtime of about three months as the healing process progressed.
Ripoll and De Prado Sportclinic, recognized as a FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, coordinate care with leading Spanish hospitals, including Quirónsalud facilities in Murcia and Alicante. They recently established a new clinic on Avenida Alfonso El Sabio and maintain a partnership with Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid. Moreover, Dr. Ripoll oversees medical services for UD Almería and Hércules, ensuring athletes receive comprehensive, continuous care across clubs. This network illustrates how elite teams leverage a centralized medical ecosystem to support performance and long-term health.
Over recent months, a roster of players has been associated with the Ripoll and De Prado medical program. While some names have circulated in public updates, the focus remains on delivering professional medical attention to a wide range of talent. The collaboration highlights the importance of certified sports physicians, integrated rehabilitation plans, and ongoing evaluation to help players return to play safely and effectively.