Interview with Dr. Rozbruch from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) on Limb Lengthening Surgery
In this special interview with Dr. Robert Rozbruch of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, NY we go into the deep details of stature lengthening that only a truly experienced surgeon of his caliber could do. Dr. Rozbruch is a true legend in the field of limb lengthening and complex reconstruction.
Hospital for Special Surgery is #1 in orthopedics for 10th consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report (2019-2020).
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1:50 – His passion for orthopedics & transition into Limb Lengthening
7:00 – Fundamentals of Limb Lengthening
7:40 – How stature/cosmetic limb lengthening fits into his practice
9:20 – Who qualifies as a candidate for stature lengthening
11:50 & 13:10 – How much length can you gain in femurs vs. tibiae
14:10 – Prefers to lengthen femurs over tibiae
14:40 – Soft tissues lengthen & grow too!
15:10 – Iliotibial band release in femur lengthening
16:35 – Gastro-Soleus recession in tibiae lengthening typically over 4cm but depends on individual
19:20 – Limb proportions
21:20 – Arm Lengthening
23:15 – Potential Complications (1. Infection, 2. Nerve damage, 3. Blood clots, 4. Stiffness, 5. Bone)
28:35 – Long Term Problems = “temporary obstacles.”
31:15 – Qualifications your LL doctor should have
33:55 – Will the NEW bone be as strong as OLD bone?
35:00 – Advantages of recent stronger, internal STRYDE Nail by NuVasive
36:00 – When does Normal Walking Gait return after LL (ex: 8cm in femurs)
37:05 – Importance of Physiotherapy for optimal recovery on scale of 1-10?
38:15 – When can a patient resume physical activity post-LL surgery
39:00 – Options for patients who come from out of town/country/overseas
40:50 – Frequency of Checkups & therapy
41:20 – Ideal Patient Qualities
42:00 – Are patients satisfied with outcome of LL Surgery?
43:50 – Reach out and contact Dr. Rozbruch for questions or consultation
44:30 – Options for Consultation: in-person & virtual/telemedicine
45:40 – Advice to those considering LL surgery
46:00 – Patient – Doctor Trust Relationship Dr. Robert Rozbruch:
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