Dr. Luís Santos e Araújo

Academic Background

• Medical Degree (MD), School of Medicine, University of Minho (2015)

• Specialty Residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hospital Ortopédico de Sant’Ana (2018–2024)

• Clinical Fellowship in Spine Surgery and Spinal Deformities, Bordeaux University Hospital (Groupe Hospitalier Pellegrin), France (2023)

• Specialist Title / Board Certification in Orthopedics and Traumatology (since 2024)

Professional Experience

• Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon, Algarve Local Health Unit (ULSA) – Faro Hospital (since 2024)

Scientific & Academic Activity

• Research & Publications: Author and co-author of several scientific articles and book chapters

• Conferences & Teaching:

  • Presenter of communications and research papers at national and international medical events

  • Instructor and active contributor in specialized courses on spine pathology and surgery

• Scientific Societies:

  • Member of the Portuguese Society of Spine Pathology (SPPCV)

  • Member of Eurospine (The Spine Society of Europe)

  • Member of the Portuguese Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SPOT)

Main Areas of Practice

• Spine Surgery (Treatment of sports-related, degenerative, traumatic, infectious, and oncological spine conditions)

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)

• Endoscopic Spine Surgery

• General & Musculoskeletal Traumatology