Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration
Led by Dr. Mark R. Brinker, MD. Director of Acute and Reconstructive Trauma, Texas Orthopedic Hospital; Adjunct Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UTHealth Houston
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About Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration
Mark R. Brinker, MD — Director of Acute and Reconstructive Trauma at Texas Orthopedic Hospital and Adjunct Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UTHealth Houston — runs the Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration within Fondren Orthopedic Group, 7401 South Main Street, Houston, with further affiliations at Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann and Texas Children's. Twelve peer-reviewed papers from 1999 to 2021 are affiliated to this centre, including a 2021 Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma paper on PRECICE nail lengthening. Ilizarov and PRECICE 2 are the recorded methods.
The practice is adult and reconstructive — post-traumatic shortening, limb length discrepancy, nonunion and deformity — with no cosmetic stature lengthening. His site publishes lengthening case counts by bone (72 tibia/fibula, 27 femur, 3 humerus) and states more than 1,000 Ilizarov surgeries and 1,200-plus nonunions treated — the practice's own figures. Google shows 4.9 from 171 reviews; no price is published.
Adult, strictly reconstructive — post-traumatic shortening, limb length discrepancy, nonunion and deformity. No cosmetic stature lengthening. Old academic correspondence emails appear on his 2003-2009 PubMed records; those are stale personal addresses, not patient-contact channels, and are deliberately not recorded. Added 2026-08-12 in the US roster expansion; provenance in docs/research/us-expansion-2026-08/.
Why we listed this clinic
Twelve peer-reviewed papers from 1999 to 2021, every one affiliated to this Houston centre, including a 2021 Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma paper on PRECICE nail lengthening. His site publishes limb-lengthening case counts by bone — 72 tibia/fibula, 27 femur, 3 humerus — and states more than 1,000 Ilizarov surgeries and more than 1,200 nonunions treated.
Methods offered
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
- PRECICE 2Read about PRECICE 2 →
Surgeons
- Dr. Mark R. Brinker, MDDirector of Acute and Reconstructive Trauma, Texas Orthopedic Hospital; Adjunct Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UTHealth HoustonView profile →
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Common questions about Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration
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How do patients rate Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration?
Across independent platforms Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration holds Google 4.9/5 (171 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration?
Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable USA clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration offer?
Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration lists Ilizarov, PRECICE 2. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Mark R. Brinker (MD). Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration offers more than one device type (Ilizarov, PRECICE 2), and the recovery curve differs between them: internal nails allow earlier weight-bearing, external frames need pin-site care until removal. Ask which protocol applies to your case.
Does Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration treat international patients?
Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration did not explicitly advertise international-patient services on its website when we verified it. Consultation languages on record: English. Confirm travel logistics, translation and follow-up arrangements directly before booking.
How was Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration verified for this directory?
Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 5 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration and where are operations performed?
Center for Problem Fractures and Limb Restoration is in Houston, Texas, USA. Hospital affiliation on record: Texas Orthopedic Hospital / Fondren Orthopedic Group, 7401 S Main St, Houston TX 77030; also Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann and Texas Children's
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Texas Orthopedic Hospital / Fondren Orthopedic Group, 7401 S Main St, Houston TX 77030; also Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann and Texas Children's
- Languages at consultation
- English
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