Leg Lengthening Podcast Episode 8: Interview with Dr. Robert Rozbruch

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. Contact information for Dr. Rozbruch:  Ask questions or setup consultation...   http://www.staturelengthening.net/ Time-Stamps below... 1:50 – Dr. Rozbruch’s passion for orthopedic surgery and 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.” Address them early and properly 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 – How important is Physiotherapy to optimal recovery on scale of 1-10? 38:15 – When can a patient resume physical activity post-LL surgery 39:00 – Arrangement 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 – How to 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:   1. Limb Lengthening Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/limblengtheni...  2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limblengthe...  3. Dr. Rozbruch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-JL...  4. HSS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HSpecial...