Neuropathic pain assessment in Barcelona
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist, and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. He provides assessment, diagnostic review, treatment planning, and second-opinion support for patients with nerve-related and orthopedic concerns.
Essential information
Key facts
This page explains who Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is, the orthopedic and nerve-related concerns he can assess, and how patients can arrange a consultation at Traumatologia Barcelona.
Doctor
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta, trauma and orthopedic surgeon, traumatologist, and hand surgeon
Clinic
Traumatologia Barcelona
Location
Office 112, Plaça de Manuel Corachán 4, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
Appointments and enquiries
Languages
English, French, Spanish, and Catalan
Online consultations
Available
Insurance
Patients may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements; coverage depends on the insurer and individual policy
Doctor profile
Who is Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta?
Dr. Fores is a Barcelona-based trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon. His practice focuses on orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb surgery, nerve-related conditions, and joint replacement assessment.
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta is a trauma and orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon at Traumatologia Barcelona. He has worked in the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona since 1998.
Dr. Fores graduated in Medicine from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 1980. He completed specialty training in Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology in 1986 and earned a doctoral thesis in 1992.
From 2006, he served as ICEMEQ research coordinator and as a member of the clinical research committee. He also taught and tutored academic courses from 1994 to 2009. His medical registration number is 15202.
Hospital Clínic de Barcelona lists Dr. Fores as a traumatologist and as medical president of Hospital Clínic Barcelona (HCB). These are distinct entities: Dr. Fores is associated with Hospital Clínic de Barcelona through his clinical role, while Traumatologia Barcelona is his clinic.
Nerve-related concerns
What can a neuropathic pain doctor assess?
A neuropathic pain doctor can assess symptoms that may be related to nerve irritation, injury, or dysfunction. At Traumatologia Barcelona, Dr. Fores provides clinical evaluation and treatment planning, with referral where appropriate.
Neuropathic pain is pain that may arise when nerves or the nervous system are involved. It can feel different from pain caused directly by an injury to a bone, joint, tendon, or muscle, and it deserves a careful, individual assessment.
Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta can assess peripheral-nerve injury and nerve-related conditions, particularly where symptoms may be connected to the hand, wrist, arm, or upper limb. He also evaluates orthopedic and traumatic injuries that may occur alongside nerve symptoms.
Assessment may include reviewing the history of symptoms, examining the affected area, and discussing previous tests, treatments, or specialist opinions. The purpose is to understand the possible contribution of nerve, tendon, joint, bone, or soft-tissue structures and to agree an appropriate next step.
This page is educational. It does not provide a diagnosis or treatment advice. For urgent or worsening symptoms, seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.
Clinical focus
What orthopedic and trauma conditions can be assessed?
Dr. Fores assesses orthopedic trauma, hand and upper-limb conditions, tendon injuries, Dupuytren contracture, and selected hip and knee concerns. Treatment is planned after an individual consultation.
Orthopedic trauma and fractures
Dr. Fores can assess orthopedic trauma and fracture care. Consultation may include review of an injury, diagnostic information, and a discussion of suitable treatment planning or referral where appropriate.
He also provides diagnostic review and second opinions for patients seeking an independent orthopedic perspective.
Hand and upper-limb surgery
As a hand surgeon, Dr. Fores assesses conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and upper limb. This includes tendon repair and peripheral-nerve injury and nerve-related conditions.
He also assesses Dupuytren contracture and can discuss evaluation and treatment options during a consultation.
Hip and knee arthroplasty
Dr. Fores assesses hip and knee replacement and arthroplasty concerns. A consultation can help clarify symptoms, review prior investigations, and discuss whether further evaluation or treatment planning is appropriate.
Arthroscopy and minimally invasive procedures may be considered where clinically appropriate, following individual assessment.
Recovery planning
Personalized recovery planning is part of the consultation process. It considers the individual’s condition, prior care, diagnostic findings, and personal circumstances.
Where a concern falls outside Dr. Fores’s scope, he can discuss referral to an appropriate specialist.
Your consultation
What should a patient expect during an initial consultation?
An initial consultation is a structured opportunity to discuss symptoms, medical history, prior investigations, and treatment goals. It is also an opportunity to ask questions and understand the proposed next steps.
During an initial consultation, Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta listens to the patient’s concerns, reviews relevant information, and discusses an individual assessment and treatment-planning pathway.
Patients may bring previous reports, imaging, test results, medication information, and questions about prior treatment. This can support a clearer discussion of the history and current situation.
Depending on the concern, the consultation may involve clinical evaluation, diagnostic review, discussion of conservative or procedural options, or a recommendation for referral where appropriate. No treatment is provided without an individual clinical assessment.
Patients can request an appointment, international-patient enquiry, or second opinion through the clinic’s contact page.
Access and communication
How can international patients arrange a consultation?
International patients can request an appointment, international-patient enquiry, or second opinion through the Traumatologia Barcelona contact page. Online consultations are available.
International patient support
International patient support is designed to help patients from the UK, the US, Europe, and beyond arrange care in Barcelona with clearer communication before and after an enquiry.
Patients can submit an enquiry, request an appointment, or ask about a second opinion through the clinic’s contact page.
Multilingual care
Care is available in English, French, Spanish, and Catalan. This can make it easier for international patients and expats to explain symptoms, understand options, and take part in treatment planning.
Clear communication supports coordinated care, diagnostic review, and recovery planning.
Online consultations are available for suitable enquiries and follow-up discussions. Insurance coverage and payment arrangements depend on the insurer and individual policy, so patients with insurance may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements before booking.
The multidisciplinary support team can help coordinate communication around diagnostics, treatment planning, and recovery. This support is intended to make the process more straightforward for overseas patients and those seeking a second opinion.
Independent review
How do I request a second opinion?
Patients can request a second opinion through the Traumatologia Barcelona contact page. A second opinion can help clarify an orthopedic, hand, or nerve-related concern before deciding on next steps.
To request a second opinion, contact Traumatologia Barcelona through its contact page and explain that you are seeking an independent review of an orthopedic, trauma, hand, or nerve-related concern.
It can be helpful to include a brief description of the concern, relevant medical history, and any available reports or imaging. The clinic can then advise on the appropriate consultation route.
A second opinion does not replace emergency care. If symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening, or accompanied by a new medical concern, seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.
Visit or enquire
Contact Traumatologia Barcelona
Traumatologia Barcelona is located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Patients can request an appointment, international-patient enquiry, or second opinion through the clinic’s contact page.
- Clinic: Traumatologia Barcelona
- Address: Office 112, Plaça de Manuel Corachán 4, 08017 Barcelona, Spain
- Website: traumatologia.barcelona
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, and Catalan
- Doctor: Dr. Joaquim Fores Vineta
- Registration: 15202
Request an appointment or enquiry
Patients can use the clinic’s contact page to request a consultation, submit an international-patient enquiry, or ask about a second opinion. Online consultations are available.
Patients with insurance may enquire about coverage and payment arrangements. Coverage, reimbursement, and billing arrangements depend on the insurer and individual policy.
For urgent or worsening symptoms, seek appropriate urgent medical care through local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.
Questions and answersPatient questions
Frequently asked questions
These answers explain the consultation process, languages, location, and international-patient support at Traumatologia Barcelona.