Maimonides Bone & Joint Center
Led by Dr. Amr Abdelgawad, MD, MBA. Director of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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About Maimonides Bone & Joint Center
Amr Abdelgawad, MD, MBA, Director of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center, runs the Brooklyn Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction at 6010 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, New York. He is fellowship-trained in paediatric orthopaedics, orthopaedic trauma and limb lengthening and reconstruction at the International Center for Limb Lengthening in Baltimore, with a hexapod and Ilizarov publication record. Methods on record: Taylor Spatial Frame, Ilizarov and PRECICE 2, plus an internal plate lengthener and bone transport. He consults in English and Arabic.
Adults and children are treated; no cosmetic stature lengthening. Most of his published output predates Maimonides (Texas Tech El Paso). The centre name is a service brand on his own site, not a registered entity. Dr Brian Page was announced as joining in November 2023, but HSS still publishes him as its surgeon, so he is not listed. Google shows 4.6 from 48 reviews; no price is published.
Adult and paediatric, reconstructive. No cosmetic stature lengthening. Most of his published output predates Maimonides — it was produced at Texas Tech El Paso. The centre name is a service brand on the surgeon's own site, not a separate registered entity. Dr Brian Page was announced as joining in November 2023, but HSS and NewYork-Presbyterian currently publish him as an HSS surgeon, so he is not listed here. Added 2026-08-12 in the US roster expansion; provenance in docs/research/us-expansion-2026-08/.
Why we listed this clinic
Dr Abdelgawad is fellowship-trained in paediatric orthopaedics, orthopaedic trauma and limb lengthening and reconstruction at the International Center for Limb Lengthening in Baltimore, with a deep hexapod and Ilizarov publication record. Also uses an internal plate lengthener and bone transport. The clinic's own page confirms on-site physical therapy embedded in the department (2-3x/week during lengthening) and now lists Spanish alongside English and Arabic as a spoken language.
Methods offered
- TSFRead about TSF →
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
- PRECICE 2Read about PRECICE 2 →
Rehabilitation & physiotherapy
On-site physical therapist within the department; patients typically attend PT two to three times a week during the lengthening phase, plus daily home exercises.
Source: maimo.org. Reflects clinic and public sources, not an independent audit.
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Common questions about Maimonides Bone & Joint Center
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate Maimonides Bone & Joint Center?
Across independent platforms Maimonides Bone & Joint Center holds Google 4.6/5 (48 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 Maimonides Bone & Joint Center?
Maimonides Bone & Joint Center 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 Maimonides Bone & Joint Center offer?
Maimonides Bone & Joint Center lists TSF, Ilizarov, PRECICE 2. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Amr Abdelgawad (MD, MBA). 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 Maimonides Bone & Joint Center?
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. Maimonides Bone & Joint Center offers more than one device type (TSF, 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. On rehabilitation specifically: On-site physical therapist within the department; patients typically attend PT two to three times a week during the lengthening phase, plus daily home exercises.
Does Maimonides Bone & Joint Center treat international patients?
Maimonides Bone & Joint Center did not explicitly advertise international-patient services on its website when we verified it. Consultation languages on record: English, Arabic, Spanish. Confirm travel logistics, translation and follow-up arrangements directly before booking.
How was Maimonides Bone & Joint Center verified for this directory?
Maimonides Bone & Joint Center is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 6 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 Maimonides Bone & Joint Center and where are operations performed?
Maimonides Bone & Joint Center is in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Hospital affiliation on record: Maimonides Medical Center, 4802 Tenth Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11219; practice at 6010 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn NY 11204
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Maimonides Medical Center, 4802 Tenth Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11219; practice at 6010 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn NY 11204
- Languages at consultation
- English, Arabic, Spanish
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