Leg Lengthening Podcast Episode 12: Interview with Dr. Janet Conway

In this very special interview with Dr. Janet Conway of the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO) & International Center of Limb Lengthening (ICLL) at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD, we discuss her take on various topics surrounding the cosmetic stature lengthening surgery to get taller.   Dr. Conway was my limb lengthening surgeon who did an amazing job for me and so I had to wrap up my final entry in my top limb lengthening (LL) surgeons with her.  With over 20 years of experience as a limb lengthening and deformity reconstruction specialist, she is one of the best when it comes to ensuring a good outcome when aiming to get taller.    Contact information for Dr. Conway: Ask questions or setup consultation:   1. Site: https://www.limblength.org/our-team/o...  2. Email: [email protected] TIME-STAMPS:  1:50 – Dr. Conway’s interest in field of Limb Lengthening   5:00 – How to determine how much length to gain safely   9:05 – Cool thing about the internal lengthening nail (PRECICE & STRYDE)   10:50 – Determining distraction rate & the fine line of lengthening    13:30 – Picking your limb lengthening surgeon wisely (experience is KEY!)   16:00 – Signs & Symptoms to look for during lengthening   18:05 – Time it takes to go from “Surgery” to “Walking w/out Assistance”   20:15 – Regaining a normal walking gait   23:20 – Physical Therapy Recommendations for the traveling or international patient during lengthening   26:20 – Importance of Flexibility BEFORE Surgery   27:25 – Pain management & preparation   31:05 – Should elite athletes even get stature lengthening in the first place?   33:35 – Benefits of having a world-class team of LL surgeons at ICLL Sinai Hospital – Baltimore, MD   37:30 – Best way to reach out and contact Dr. Conway for a consultation    38:45 – Final words to all prospective LL patients