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Rio de Janeiro·Brazil

Dr. Maurílio Mendes

Led by Dr. Maurílio Mendes. Orthopedist — bone reconstruction & lengthening (INTO-trained)

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Editorial note

Added 2026-06-18 via deep-research. Tier-3 pending full verification. External-fixator-based stature lengthening carries a longer/visible-frame recovery than internal-nail methods — note for patients.

Why we listed this clinic

Rio de Janeiro orthopedist (INTO-trained) who confirms cosmetic stature lengthening on his own site; methods skew external-fixator/Ilizarov (no internal cosmetic nail named).

Methods offered

Surgeons

  • Dr. Maurílio Mendes
    Orthopedist — bone reconstruction & lengthening (INTO-trained)
    Performs: Ilizarov (circular external fixator) · monolateral external fixator · intramedullary nail
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How we verified this clinic

Tier
Tier 3 — limited data
Last verified
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Languages at consultation
Portuguese, English

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