Patient stories
Cases documented by our team
Real outcomes from patients treated at Brain & Spine Barcelona. All cases are published anonymised and with the patient's express consent.
Trust is not declared: it is demonstrated case by case. Each story has been reviewed by the responsible doctor and reflects individual results that may vary according to condition, age and general health.
Functional neurology
Joan: Advanced Parkinson's disease with motor fluctuations and medication that had stopped working, treated with deep brain stimulation.
- Patient
- Joan, 67 years old
- Outcome
- No slowness, no rigidity
Cervical spine
Jordi: Cervical disc herniation C5-C6 with spinal cord involvement and Lhermitte's sign.
- Patient
- Jordi, 60 years old
- Outcome
- Progression halted
Skull base
Stephanie: Advanced acoustic neuroma successfully operated in a seven-hour procedure.
- Patient
- Stephanie, 42 years old
- Outcome
- Tumour removed
Lumbar spine
Mercedes Ramírez: Severe lumbar spinal canal stenosis (L3-L4) operated with a very rapid recovery.
- Patient
- Mercedes Ramírez, 78 years old
- Outcome
- Walking the next day
Functional neurology
María José: Trigeminal neuralgia resistant to medication and rhizotomies, resolved with surgery.
- Patient
- María José, 67 years old
- Outcome
- Pain free
Lumbar spine
Constantin: Lumbar disc herniation L5-S1 treated with minimally invasive endoscopic technique.
- Patient
- Constantin, 30 years old
- Outcome
- Return to sport
Lumbar spine
Raquel: Lumbar instability due to L4 displacement with nerve compression, resolved with 360-degree spinal fusion.
- Patient
- Raquel, 44 years old
- Outcome
- Stability regained
Neuro-oncology
Emilio: A brain tumour in the insula causing focal epileptic seizures, operated on with an approximate 80% resection.
- Patient
- Emilio, 61 years old
- Outcome
- 80% of the tumour removed
Transparency
Our commitment to real outcomes
- Express consent: all published cases carry signed authorisation from the patient or legal representative.
- Anonymisation: we do not publish identifiable data. Photos, tests and reports are always free of elements that could identify the individual.
- Medical review: each case is reviewed by the responsible surgeon before publication.
- Individual results: the outcomes presented do not guarantee future results. Neurosurgery depends on factors specific to each patient.
- Honest second opinion: if we are not the best choice for your case, we will say so and direct you towards the appropriate team.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about our patient stories
Are the cases and testimonials shown here real?
Yes. All of them are real patients treated by the Brain & Spine Barcelona team. Each case is published with the patient's express consent and has been reviewed by the responsible surgeon before being shared.
Are the results shown by patients guaranteed?
No. Each case is individual and results depend on the condition, age and general health of each patient. The testimonials reflect real experiences but do not guarantee a specific outcome for other patients.
Can I request a second opinion on my case?
Yes. You can send us your medical reports and imaging (MRI, CT, clinical reports) and we will review them in a multidisciplinary committee. We will respond with guidance and a plan within 24-48 hours.
How do you protect patient privacy?
We do not publish identifiable data. Each testimonial has a signed authorisation from the patient or their legal representative, and only what the person has expressly authorised is shared.
What types of conditions appear in the patient stories?
Cases of brain surgery, spine surgery (cervical, thoracic and lumbar), skull base and functional neurology, among others. Each profile details the condition, the procedure performed and the responsible specialist.
Where and by whom are the operations performed?
Surgeries are performed by the neurosurgeons of the Brain & Spine team (Dr. Abel Ferrés, Dr. Jorge Torales or Dr. Pedro Roldán, among others) in fully equipped theatres in Barcelona, such as Hospital El Pilar and Barnaclínic+.
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Would you like us to evaluate your case?
Send us your medical reports and imaging. We review them in a multidisciplinary committee and respond with a plan within 24-48 hours.