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Irene Villa’s Spinal Surgery to Replace C5 Prosthesis Succeeds

Extubated after the procedure, Villa expressed gratitude to Dr. Álvarez, praising the Spanish surgical team.

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Overview

  • Between July 23 and 25 at Hospital Quirónsalud Madrid, Villa underwent a cervical fusion to replace her C5 vertebral prosthesis.
  • Surgeons removed her prior titanium implant, successfully installing a new prosthesis to stabilize her spine.
  • Video captured by her partner shows her briefly intubated on the operating table before she later regained consciousness.
  • Villa publicly thanked Dr. Álvarez, who first operated on her 17 years ago, lauding the wider medical staff for their expertise.
  • Throughout her recovery, partner David Serrano has released an emotional narrative highlighting her optimism and resilience.