BIO

REVIEWER OF THE YEAR 2020

Helton L.A. Defino

Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Ribeirão Preto, Brazil


Prof. Defino graduated from the Jundiai Medical School in 1979, and completed his orthopaedic residency in Na Santa Casa Santos with further speciality training in Germany. He then pursued a Masters and a Doctorate in Medicine in Ribeirão Preto. He is currently a Professor at the Department of Biomechanics, Medicine and Rehabilitation at Ribeirão Preto Medical School - University of São Paulo. His research interests include treatment of spinal traumatic injuries, deformity, and tumors.