Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction at HSS

Our orthopaedic surgeons, Drs. Dr. S. Robert Rozbruch and Dr. Austin T. We correct genu valgum, commonly known as knock knee, and genu varum, or bow leg.

Rozbruch, Dr. Fragomen, and Dr. Reif, are world renowned for specialized treatment of limb length discrepancy, deformity and infection. At the Limb Lengthening Service of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, we offer surgical treatments for the correction of upper and lower limb deformities and injuries in adults and children. Fragomen help individuals with orthopaedic issues due to

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Pam S.'s Story - HSS Back in the Game Read how Pam S. got back into the game of life at Hospital for Special Surgery

Distraction osteogenesis in combined sequential use of external fixation and nailing (lengthening and then nailing): An experimental study in rabbits 03/23/2024

LATN makes the best bone. Now we have basic science data to support the clinical success we have observed. This yield important insights into the biology of bone healing and distraction osteogenesis

Distraction osteogenesis in combined sequential use of external fixation and nailing (lengthening and then nailing): An experimental study in rabbits Limb lengthening relies on the process of distraction osteogenesis. The active periosteal bone formation has been detected in clinical practice with a lengthening and then nail (LATN) technique but h...

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Jake 6 months after single stage osseointegration limb replacement and amputation. He had been suffering for 2 years after infected pilon fracture. Now he is very happy and mobile and back at work. The success we have had with had changed surgical options for patients. He did not want to do a bone transport ankle fusion which would have been the limb salvage option. Notice he takes his shoe off rather than removing the leg. A socket amputee would not do that. https://www.hss.edu/osseointegration-limb-replacement.asp www.osseointegrationUSA.com www.limblengthening.com www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC

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Anthony gained 8 cm height. This improved his confidence. He is very pleased. www.limblengthening.com www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC

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LLCRS holiday party at SPIN in NYC. We have an awesome team!! Great fun, joy, appreciation, and bonding over our common goals and purpose www.limblengthening.com www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC

12/15/2023

In some cases it is best to correct the deformity with a knee replacement. This 65 year old with extra articular deformity and advanced knee arthritis was treated with single stage surgery. www.limblengthening.com www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC

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Darryl 8 months after single stage osseointegration limb replacement. No socket and doing so well!! https://www.hss.edu/osseointegration-limb-replacement.asp www.osseointegrationUSA.com www.limblengthening.com www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC

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Craig had a multi-decade that led to and I corrected the deformity and now ankle and knee feel so much better. He now has opportunity for knee and ankle replacement should they be need in future. www.limblengthening.com www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC

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Constantine at 59 years of age from Maine recovered well and grew strong bone after 4.5 cm femur www.limblengthening.com www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC

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Petra 6 months post single stage osseointegration limb replacement is thriving. An athlete, she competed in the Seoul Olympics in 1988 following her amputation for cancer in 1986. Great X-rays, healthy aperture, awesome gait. Osseo after 37 years! https://www.hss.edu/osseointegration-limb-replacement.asp www.osseointegrationUSA.com www.limblengthening.com www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC

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Jaemin was challenged with bowleg alignment- pain, body image, and progressive knee degeneration. just 9 weeks post surgery he is very happy and doing really well. www.limblengthening.com www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC

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HSS surgeon holiday party at the was fun and great bonding experience www.limblengthening.com www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC

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Daniel after an his case the source was from the tibia and a closing wedge Osteotomy was done for realignment www.limblengthening.com www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC

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At the Limb Lengthening Service of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, we offer surgical treatments for the correction of upper and lower limb deformities and injuries in adults and children. Dr. S. Robert Rozbruch and Dr. Austin T. Fragomen help individuals with orthopaedic issues due to trauma, birth defects, infections or tumors.

Our aim is to use the best tools available today — from Taylor Spatial FramesTM to internal lengthening devices, such as the Precice® Intramedullary System and the newest technology, the STRYDE nail. These tools are combined with our doctors' expert surgical techniques to achieve results many patients have only dreamed of.

We perform arm and leg lengthening and deformity correction, repair bone nonunions, and treat knee and ankle arthritis with distraction, fusion, or replacement. We correct genu valgum, commonly known as knock knee, and genu varum, or bow leg. Whether patients are suffering from arthritis, genetic deformity or the after effect of a traumatic accident, HSS's Limb Lengthening & Complex Reconstruction Service is ready to get them on the road to recovery and a new life.

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Bryan from Georgia 10 years post #ankledistraction #ankledistractionarthroplasty doing well. He no longer uses a cane an...
Joy from Texas making fantastic progress 6 month post #ankledistractionarthroplasty #ankledistraction she had developed ...
Nadia at just 3 months after #knockknee correction with bilateral #distalfemoralosteotomy  doing so well. She is really ...
Emily you are inspiring lots of people with your recovery from #amputation and #osseointegration surgery #amputeelife #a...
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🦵Des and His Automatic Fixator!🦵
👀 Watch Olu's Transformation! 😄
Ananya Overcomes Knock Knees - Dr. Fragomen
Brandt's Speedy Recovery 💪
From constant pain to back in the game 💪
Bone Regeneration
🏀 Back On The Court 🏀

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