Dra. Miroslava S. Franco | Bone Lengthening & Osteotomy Specialist

Meet Dra. Miroslava S. Franco

Dra. Rosa María Miroslava Sánchez Franco is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Traumatology Specialist at OrthoWellness. Heavily recognized for her advanced clinical training, her primary focus and role within the clinic center around complex bone lengthening (elongación ósea) and corrective osteotomies.

Dra. Franco integrates highly specialized reconstructive surgical techniques with compassionate, patient-centered care. By treating complex limb deformities, structural imbalances, and joint wear, she focuses on restoring optimal alignment, relieving chronic physical pain, and drastically improving her patients’ overall quality of life.

Core Focus & Clinical Expertise at OrthoWellness

  • Bone Lengthening (Elongación Ósea) & Bone Transport: Advanced surgical lengthening and reconstruction for limb length discrepancies, structural deficiencies, and post-traumatic bone loss.
  • Corrective Osteotomies: Precision bone-cutting and realigning procedures designed to correct limb deformities, fix joint malalignment, and delay or prevent joint degeneration.
  • Reconstructive Bone Surgery & Nonunions: Specialized treatment for complex, unhealed fractures (pseudoarthrosis/nonunion fractures) and complex structural bone alignment.
  • Bone Infection Management: Expert clinical and surgical care for acute and chronic bone infections (osteomyelitis).
  • Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive joint surgeries and sports medicine therapies to preserve joint function.

Academic & Professional Background

Medical Education & Board Certifications

  • Medical Degree (Médico Cirujano y Partero): Graduated from Universidad Guadalajara LAMAR / Universidad de Guadalajara.
  • Residency in Traumatology & Orthopedics: Completed at the PEMEX Regional Hospital in Ciudad Madero via the Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas.
  • Board Certification: Certified Specialist by the Mexican Council of Orthopedics and Traumatology (CONACEM – Cert. No. 14/6475/22).

Advanced Fellowships & Global Specialization

  • High Specialization in Reconstructive Surgery, Infections, and Bone Lengthening: Completed international residency and training at Clinicas El Rosario / Paley Latinoamerica Institute in Medellín, Colombia, a world-renowned authority in limb lengthening.
  • High Specialization in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine: Trained at the Medyarthros Clinic under the guidance of Dr. Rafael Ortega Orozco.

Active Hospital Affiliations & Insurance Networks

Dra. Miroslava Franco works actively with leading regional medical teams and major insurance providers across Mexico:

  • Current Medical Staff: Traumatology team at Clínica Medyarthros and IPEJAL.
  • Approved Insurance Provider for: Seguros Monterrey, VITAMÉDICA, BUPA, and GMX Seguros.

Medical Research & Scientific Contributions

Dra. Franco is actively involved in pushing the boundaries of reconstructive traumatology, presenting critical research at prominent national medical congresses, including:

  • FEMECOT: Speaker on “Functional Results in Patients 24 Months Post-Lateral and Medial Meniscal Allograft Transplantation”.
  • National Orthopedics Congress: Co-author of peer-reviewed research on managing distal tibial shaft pseudoarthrosis via bone transport techniques.

What are Dra. Miroslava Franco’s specialties at OrthoWellness?

Dra. Franco primarily focuses on bone lengthening (elongación ósea) and corrective osteotomies, alongside handling complex bone reconstructions, nonunions, and advanced knee and shoulder arthroscopy.

What is an osteotomy, and who needs one?

An osteotomy is a surgical procedure where a bone is precisely cut and realigned. It is frequently recommended for patients experiencing limb deformities, severe joint misalignment (such as bowlegs or knock-knees), or localized joint wear, helping to preserve the natural joint and delay the need for total joint replacement.

Can adults undergo bone lengthening procedures?

Yes. Using advanced internal or external fixation techniques (such as bone transport and specialized lengthening devices), Dra. Franco can safely treat limb length discrepancies and post-traumatic structural issues in both adults and adolescent patients.