It was the seventh procedure, performed by Francisco del Piñal, an internationally renowned hand surgeon and microsurgeon, that effectively resolved the condition.

Paralympic fencer Ana Begoña Garrido De La Peña has achieved an extraordinary sporting milestone by winning three medals at the World Para Fencing Championships—two gold and one silver—after a long and complex medical process that culminated in a definitive hand surgery.

Before achieving a full recovery, the patient had undergone six previous surgical interventions without success, which failed to resolve the severe functional problem affecting her hand. It was the seventh operation, performed by Francisco del Piñal, an internationally recognized hand surgeon and microsurgeon, that effectively solved the pathology, enabling the functional recovery necessary to return to competing at the highest level.

The limitation in mobility and strength compromised not only Ana Begoña Garrido’s athletic performance but also basic activities of daily living. Thanks to a highly specialized surgical approach, Dr. del Piñal and his team managed to restore function to the upper limb, marking a turning point in the patient’s clinical course.

Hand conditions: common and with major functional impact

Hand conditions are relatively common, especially among adults, and can cause pain, stiffness, and loss of function in the upper limb. These disorders have a direct impact on patients’ quality of life, making accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment essential.

Internationally renowned hand surgery

Francisco del Piñal is considered one of the world’s leading upper-limb surgeons, both for his technical excellence and for the development of pioneering surgical techniques. Together with his diagnostic and surgical unit, he provides solutions for a wide range of hand and upper-limb conditions, including fractures and malunions, chronic pain and functional disorders, contractures, adhesions and stiffness, symptoms of undiagnosed origin, flexor tendon injuries, nonunions, as well as degenerative processes such as osteoarthritis and arthritis.

Medicine that restores function and opportunities

The case of Ana Begoña Garrido De La Peña is a clear example of how advanced hand surgery, applied at the right time and with the necessary expertise, can resolve complex situations, restore lost function, and make it possible for a patient to achieve top-level sporting success after years of limitations.