Robert Rozbruch, MD
212-606-1415

Austin Fragomen, MD
212-606-1550

Taylor Reif, MD
212-606-1637

Jason Hoellwarth, MD
212-606-1097

New patients: email us or call 646-681-7465

Preparing for Surgery

Preparing for your surgery will aid in your successful treatment, whether it is to treat a limb length discrepancy, bow legs, knock knees or any of the other conditions we treat. We want you to understand the details of your procedure and the usual in-hospital and post-operative routine in order to empower you to participate in your care and know what to expect during the recovery.

The comprehensive surgical guide below will give you all the information you need from pre-surgery protocols and medicines; to hospital general information and phone numbers; to post-surgery physical therapy and wound care. Read it, print it, use it!

Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Surgery Guide

Videos: Watch and Learn

This selection of videos are a great resource for learning about our surgeries and procedures before you undergo your own surgeries.


Pre-Op Education on Bone Lengthening with Dr. Rozbruch
FAQs with Dr. Fragomen
Limb Lengthening w/ the PRECICE Internal Lengthening Rod
Using the Precice internal lengthening nail remote control
Ankle Distraction – Overview and Description of Surgery
Complex Ankle Fusion
Ankle Distraction Adjustment with External Fixator
Limb Deformity Correction/Lengthening with External Fixation
Mini Rail Adjustment
Strut Change
Strut Adjustment
Adult Rail Adjustment