Dr Michell Ruiz - Orthopedics, Sports Medicine - Mexico City

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Dr Michell Ruiz - Orthopedics, Sports Medicine - Mexico City

I am expert in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement with more than 20 years of experience

Dr. Ruiz currently enrolled as medical specialist on the Department of Surgery in Elbow and Shoulder of the National Institute of Rehabilitation and in the Physician Sports Trauma in care of injuries due to sports activity. Dr. Ruiz has published for the National Institutes of Health as has collaborated with medical magazines such as: American Journal of Sports Medicine and Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Is member of important associations like the Mexican College of Traumatology and Orthopedics, the Mexican Association of Articular Reconstructive Surgery and Arthroscopy, among other important institutions.

21/08/2026

What a privilege to care for someone who proves that more years don’t have to mean less strength. 💪

I had the honor of caring for Joan MacDonald (trainwithjoan) — a remarkable woman who has inspired millions by showing what can happen when we choose to move, train, and become stronger. 🏋️‍♀️

As an orthopedic surgeon, I see every day how important muscle strength, mobility, and physical activity are for maintaining independence and quality of life throughout our lives. 🦴💪

Joan is a powerful reminder that there is no age limit to becoming stronger.
We cannot stop the years from passing.

But we can choose how we move through them. 🔥

Thank you, Joan, for trusting me with your care. It was truly an honor.

Dr. Michell Ruiz

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We are located in Mexico City, Mexico
📞 Call us +(52) (55) 5564.2870 (Bilingual service)

💲 Best Rates
👍 Quicker Recovery Time
🩺 Outpatient Surgery

17/08/2026

😎 5 TIPS - Prevent Running Injuries

⚠️ According to Runner's World, over 50 percent of all runners get injured every year.

💪 No matter if you are an avid runner or you are wishing to start running for the first time, we would recommend the following tips that can help you prevent some of the common injuries.

✅ Stretch for a week first to loosen up stiff joints and connective tissue.

✅ Choose non-impact aerobic activity like biking, elliptical gliding, rowing or swimming to do when injuries are first felt. It is never a bad idea to cross-train in any of these activities every other day in place a running.

✅ Warm up properly and then stretch. Run nice and easy for about 5-10 minutes, then stretch once you are warm and the muscles and joints are more pliable. Never stretch "cold."

✅ Replace running shoes often. Do not walk in your running shoes since you walk differently than you run.

✅ Use a foam roller for myofascial release - This help to relieve post running soreness.

⚠ If there is any or discomfort during these activities, 💚 I am here to assist you with a proper diagnosis and suitable treatment!

💚 Need a second opinion?

📩 send an email - [email protected]
📞 Call us +(52) (55) 55.64.28.70 (Bilingual service)

We are located in Mexico City, Mexico
💲 Best Rates
👍 Quicker Recovery Time
🩺 Outpatient Surgery

ℹ️ 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺; 𝘯𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦.

27/07/2026

🧐 How long have you been adapting to the pain instead of resolving it?

☝ There’s an important difference between tolerating and recovering.

💚 Need a second opinion?
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📞 Call us +(52) (55) 55.64.28.70 (Bilingual service)

We are located in Mexico City, Mexico
💲 Best Rates
👍 Quicker Recovery Time
🩺 Outpatient Surgery

ℹ️ 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺; 𝘯𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦.

09/07/2026

🤓 Identify and Strengthen Muscles

The muscles that support the shoulders are responsible for maintaining joint stability and allowing a wide range of movements.

The main muscles involved are:

✅ Deltoids: It's the primary muscle covering the top of the shoulder and is divided into three portions:
🔘 Anterior Deltoid: Forward arm abduction, flexion, and internal arm rotation.
🔘 Middle Deltoid: Outward arm abduction (lifting the arm laterally).
🔘 Posterior Deltoid: Arm extension and external rotation.

💪 To strengthen them, you can perform exercises like Shoulder Press, Lateral Raises, or Front Raises.

✅ Rotator Cuff: The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that stabilize the head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity of the scapula. These muscles are:
🔘 Supraspinatus: Aids in arm abduction and joint stabilization.
🔘 Infraspinatus: Contributes to arm's external rotation.
🔘 Teres Minor (Lower Third): Also assists in arm's external rotation.
🔘 Subscapularis: Facilitates internal arm rotation.

💪 To strengthen them, you can perform internal and external rotations with resistance bands or exercises with light weights.

✅ Trapezius: The trapezius is a large muscle extending from the back of the skull and neck to the spine and scapulas (shoulder blades). Its main functions include:
🔘 Upper Part (Upper Trapezius): Raises the shoulders (shrugging action) and assists in tilting the head to one side.
🔘 Middle Part (Middle Trapezius): Retracts and approximates the scapulas.
🔘 Lower Part (Lower Trapezius): Depresses the shoulders and retracts the scapulas.

💪 To strengthen them, you can perform exercises like Pull-Ups or Barbell Rows.

✅ Back Muscles: These muscles include the rhomboids and the levator scapulae. Their primary function is to retract and stabilize the scapulas.

💪 To strengthen them, you can perform exercises like Shoulder Shrugs, Shoulder Blade Squeezes, Dumbbell Rows, and Scapular Elevations.

⚠ Remember that it's essential to perform these exercises correctly and with the proper technique to avoid injuries.

If you experience knee pain or have an existing injury, consult an orthopedist before starting any exercise program.

💚 Need a second opinion?

📩 send an email - [email protected]
📞 Call us +(52) (55) 55.64.28.70 (Bilingual service)

We are located in Mexico City, Mexico
💲 Best Rates
👍 Quicker Recovery Time
🩺 Outpatient Surgery

ℹ️ 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺; 𝘯𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦.

26/06/2026

☝ Not every shoulder is the same, that's why every assessment I provide is precise and personal.

🤝 Regain your mobility backed by all my experience. Less pain. More movement.

👉 Schedule your evaluation appointment. I'll give you everything you need to make the best decision for your health.

📩 send an email - [email protected]
📞 Call us +(52) (55) 55.64.28.70 (Bilingual service)

We are located in Mexico City, Mexico
💲 Best Rates
👍 Quicker Recovery Time
🩺 Outpatient Surgery

15/06/2026

🤝 Accurate diagnosis at your first visit, effective treatment starting day one.

Some conditions I treat

🔴 Olecranon Bursitis: Inflammation of the synovial bursa located at the tip of the elbow, causing visible swelling and pain when resting on or bending the arm.

🔴 Golfer's Elbow: Pain on the inner side of the elbow due to overload of the flexor tendons; common in repetitive gripping and rotational movements.

🔴 Tennis Elbow: Pain on the outer side of the elbow caused by inflammation of the extensor tendons; worsens when extending the wrist or gripping objects.

🔴 Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow, causing tingling, numbness, and weakness in the fourth and fifth fingers.

🔴 Sprains: Stretching or tearing of the elbow ligaments due to a forced movement or trauma, resulting in pain and joint instability.

🔴 Tendinitis: Irritation and inflammation of one or more elbow tendons, typically caused by repetitive movements or mechanical overuse.

🔴 Cartilage Injuries: Damage to the tissue lining the articular surfaces of the elbow, leading to pain, crepitus, and restricted range of motion.

🔴 Osteoarthritis: Progressive degeneration of the elbow's articular cartilage due to wear and aging, causing chronic pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility.

🔴 Dislocation: Displacement of the elbow bones out of their normal position, typically from a fall onto an outstretched hand; this is an orthopedic emergency.

🔴 Nursemaid's Elbow (Radial Head Subluxation): Subluxation of the radial head in young children caused by a sudden pull on the arm; results in acute pain and inability to move the arm.

🔴 Fractures: Partial or complete break of one or more elbow bones (humerus, radius, or ulna) due to direct trauma or a fall, requiring immediate medical attention.

Book your appointment today! My commitment: Your recovery.

📩 send an email - [email protected]
📞 Call us +(52) (55) 55.64.28.70 (Bilingual service)

We are located in Mexico City, Mexico
💲 Best Rates
👍 Quicker Recovery Time
🩺 Outpatient Surgery

08/06/2026

🔴 Shoulder
🔴 Knee
🔴 Elbow
🔴 Hip

Dr. Michell Ruiz, Active Member of:
✅ Arthroscopy Association of North America
✅ International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Dr. Ruiz currently enrolled as medical specialist on the Department of Surgery in Elbow and Shoulder of the National Institute of Rehabilitation and in the Physician Sports Trauma in care of injuries due to sports activity.

Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement with more than 20 years of experience.

💚 Need a second opinion?
📩 send an email - [email protected]
📞 Call us +(52) (55) 55.64.28.70 (Bilingual service)

We are located in Mexico City, Mexico
💲 Best Rates
👍 Quicker Recovery Time
🩺 Outpatient Surgery

27/05/2026

Two decades of experience treating shoulder injuries taught me one thing: time matters. That's why I work with precise diagnosis and effective treatment from day one.

Shoulder Conditions I Treat

🔹 Painful Shoulder Syndrome
Persistent pain in the shoulder and surrounding structures caused by overuse, poor posture, or inflammation, with progressive limitation of movement.

🔹 Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)
Inflammation of the joint capsule that causes severe stiffness and progressive loss of motion. Without proper treatment, it can last for months.

🔹 Calcific Tendinitis
Calcium deposits in the shoulder tendons that trigger episodes of acute pain, especially at night or when lifting the arm.

🔹 Rotator Cuff Injuries
Ranging from inflammation to tears of the shoulder's stabilizing tendons, causing pain, weakness, and difficulty moving the arm.

🔹 Shoulder Dislocation
Displacement of the humeral head from its socket due to a fall or impact. Requires prompt reduction and rehabilitation to prevent recurrence.

🔹 Subacromial Impingement
Compression of the shoulder tendons between bony structures. Causes pain when lifting the arm and is one of the most common sources of shoulder pain.

🔹 Cartilage Injuries
Joint damage from trauma or wear that produces pain, crepitus, and progressive functional loss.

🔹 Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis
Progressive wearing of the shoulder cartilage leading to chronic pain, stiffness, and crepitus with functional limitation.

🔹 Shoulder Fractures
Fractures of the humerus, clavicle, or scapula from trauma, managed with orthopedic or surgical treatment followed by rehabilitation.

📅 Book your appointment today!
My commitment: Your recovery.

📩 send an email - [email protected]
📞 Call us +(52) (55) 55.64.28.70 (Bilingual service)

We are located in Mexico City, Mexico
💲 Best Rates
👍 Quicker Recovery Time
🩺 Outpatient Surgery

20/05/2026

☝ Not every day do we bring together this caliber of faculty to discuss shoulder surgery, knee surgery… and the biology of tissue repair.

✅ Starting tomorrow, we’ll be hosting a cadaveric arthroscopy course at ConMed’s facilities, where the star of the show will be CONMED’s BioBrace — a biological augmentation designed to reinforce complex repairs and take sports medicine to the next level.

😊 It’s an honor to share the faculty with true international leaders:

Scott A. Sigman
A true rockstar from Boston in sports medicine and shoulder & knee surgery.

Felipe Toro
Head of Orthopedics at Clínica Alemana de Santiago and a leading Latin American reference in shoulder and elbow surgery.

Ignacio Briceño Sanín
Highly experienced in knee surgery and sports medicine.

🇲🇽 And I’m proud to represent Mexico, sharing my experience in shoulder, knee, and elbow surgery.

Dr. Michell Ruiz

What to expect:
🔘 Advanced techniques
🔘 Complex repairs
🔘 Biological augmentation with BioBrace
🔘 Extensive hands-on work in the cadaver lab

Tampa, Florida
May 21-22, 2026

🤝 The surgery of the future doesn’t just repair… it also aims to regenerate.

15/05/2026

⚠️ 9 SIGNS - SERIOUS INJURY

🔴 Severe pain: If the knee pain is so severe that it prevents you from walking or putting weight on the leg, it is a clear sign that the injury could be serious.

🔴 Inflammation and swelling: Significant inflammation and swelling around the knee can indicate damage to the ligaments, meniscus, or other soft tissues.

🔴 Instability: If the knee feels like it is going to buckle or give way, or if you cannot control its movement, there may be a ligament or meniscus injury.

🔴 Deformity: If the knee appears deformed or twisted abnormally, it could be a sign of a fracture or severe dislocation.

🔴 Popping or clicking sounds: If you hear popping or clicking sounds when moving your knee, it could be a sign of damage to the meniscus or other soft tissues.

🔴 Difficulty extending or flexing the knee: If you cannot fully extend your leg or fully bend your knee, there may be an injury to the ligaments, meniscus, or other soft tissues.

🔴 Inability to bear weight: If you cannot bear weight on the injured leg, there may be a fracture, dislocation, or other serious injury.

🔴 Internal bleeding: If there is visible bruising around the knee or unusual swelling that does not go away, there could be internal bleeding.

🔴 Fever or chills: If you have a fever or chills along with knee pain and swelling, you may have an infection.

If you experience any of these signs, it is important to seek medical attention from a trusted orthopedic doctor.

💚 Need a second opinion?
📩 send an email - [email protected]
📞 Call us +(52) (55) 55.64.28.70 (Bilingual service)

We are located in Mexico City, Mexico
💲 Best Rates
👍 Quicker Recovery Time
🩺 Outpatient Surgery

🔴 Shoulder 🔴 Knee 🔴 Elbow 🔴 Hip

ℹ️ 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺; 𝘯𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦.

Dirección

TLACOTALPAN #59
Mexico City
06760

Teléfono

+525555642870

Página web

https://www.drmichellruiz.com/en

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