Robert Rozbruch, MD
212-606-1415

Austin Fragomen, MD
212-606-1550

Taylor Reif, MD
212-606-1637

Jason Hoellwarth, MD
212-606-1097

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Dr. Rozbruch
Dr. Robert Rozbruch
Dr. Austin Fragomen
Dr. Reif
Dr. Taylor Reif
Dr. Jason Hoellwarth
Dr. Jason Hoellwarth
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery ranked #1 in US for orthopedics 14 years in a row by US News & World Report.

Our surgeons offer surgical treatments for the correction of upper and lower limb deformities, length discrepancies, and injuries in adults and children. We help individuals with orthopaedic problems due to trauma, birth defects, infections or bone tumors. We use the best tools available today including Precice® motorized magnetic lengthening and compression nails, automated hexapod external fixation, osseointegration limb reconstruction, patient specific anatomic plating, and more. These tools are combined with our surgeons’ expert surgical techniques to achieve the optimal results patients desire.

We perform arm and leg lengthening, limb malalignment correction, repair of bone non-unions, and treat hip, knee and ankle arthritis with distraction, fusion, or replacement. Along with limb length discrepancy, we correct genu valgum, commonly known as knock knee, and genu varum, or bowleg. We are experts at both limb salvage and amputation reconstruction. Whether patients are suffering from arthritis, genetic deformity, bone tumors, or the effects of a traumatic accident, the Limb Lengthening & Complex Reconstruction Service of Hospital for Special Surgery is ready to get them on the road to recovery and an improved quality of life.

Conditions We Treat


“…it has been 2 years since I had my surgery and I am virtually pain free. Thank you very much for all the care and amazing support, it has truly been life altering.”

Luiz
Patient of Dr. Rozbruch

I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, you did such an incredible job, along with your attentiveness to my concerns and needs, being available whenever I had a question.

Austin
Patient of Dr. Reif

“Two years ago, before I came to you, I could never have imagined being in the position I am in now. What you and your team have done for me is truly priceless.”

Jaqueline
Patient of Dr. Rozbruch

I’m so proud that you are my physician, not only for your superb surgical skills, but also your charisma and compassion. You are honestly one of the most respectable and endearing persons in my life.

Jake
Patient of Dr. Rozbruch

“I feel incredibly straighter and moving like I’ve never moved before. I’m running finally and trying to get stronger. … Thank you so much and I am so glad I got to do this with you! You’ve changed my life.”

Kavi
Patient of Dr. Rozbruch

It was not the collagen that helped Zachary.
It was you.
And it was him.

And somewhere in that whole powerful mix of skin and bones and skill and science, there was  the heart.
And the hope.
And the will.
And I believe, there will never be the “won’t” or “can’t.”

With deepest gratitude from,

Just a mother who loves her son

Aviva,
Mother of Patient, Zachary

“I’m in Sedona this week and have done 30+ miles of hikes and climbs with hundreds of feet of elevation. I couldn’t have done this 1-2 years ago. Thank you for helping get me to this place!”

Sara
Patient of Dr. Rozbruch

“I know how much you love what you do. It is evident in the way that you have cared for Zachary. The way Zachary has improved under your care. Improved is certainly an understatement! You have performed miracles with him. And everyone around you has been part of the process.”

Zacharyt
Patient of Dr. Rozbruch

“I think of you everyday and I am so thankful to you. Because of you, Mark’s life has been changed forever.  Again thank you so much for all you have done.”

Susan
Wife of Dr. Rozbruch Patient

“I just did a 10mile walk in support of the jimmy fund. I was worried about using my legs for such a long distance. But they were completely fine, and they exceeded my expectations! I can’t believe I’m almost back to normal (90-95% there). Overall, I wish I did this 20 years ago. Thanks again.”

Nadia
Patient of Dr. Rozbruch

Watch, Read, Learn

Dr. Rozbruch meets with patient after Osseointegration Limb Replacement Surgery

Dr. Rozbruch’s patient Petra 17 months after femur osseointegration surgery shares her story.

Osseointegration patient with Dr. Reif
Dr. Reif with Bilateral Femur Protection Patient

“He was turned away by multiple other surgeons who said there was nothing wrong! See how much better his gait becomes after correction.”

dr. hoellwarth with patient
Dr. Hoellwarth Helps Limb Trauma Patient

“I proposed compressing the fracture, and we were able to remove the frame five months later with the bone healed!”

Dr. Fragomen Presents at BLRS Conference

“My keynote talks at the British Limb Reconstruction Society Conference on non-union repair, rotation, knock knee, and bowlegs created lively discussions.”

Limb Lengthening team publishes second edition of their world renown Case Atlas featuring almost 500 clinical cases:

We are on Instagram
Many of the patients I help have a formidable recovery process. It is part of the joy of choosing this specific specialty to provide support through the process. Surgeons never can care alone; these great experiences are routine only because every employee at @hspecialsurgery is also dedicated to patient care
Congratulations to our fellows Sarah and Mohammed on their graduation. I had the honor of delivering the Keynote address at the graduation. #Rozbruch #aaos #llrs #orthopedicsurgery #liveyourbestlife @all4ortho  #orthopedicsurgeon #hospitalforspecialsurgery #limblengthening @hspecialsurgery @limbdeformity @reifmd #SRobertRozbruchMD www.limblengthening.com  www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC #hssLLCRS #HSSlimbLengthening
Today’s featured patient is Ms M, a young woman who was struggling with short fourth toes, a condition called #brachymetatarsia . You can see here that the fourth metatarsal is not fitting the normal cascade of the toes, with the dotted line showing the deficit. She felt awkward walking and didn’t feel right in either of her feet. A common option is to use an external fixator to slowly lengthen the metatarsal, but this makes it difficult because a patient must adjust the fixator several times daily and cannot wear a regular shoe for several months. So instead, I inserted a bone graft from @stryker.orthopaedicinstruments which immediately provided the length she needed. This allowed her to walk on her feet the entire time her bones were healing. I have now removed the hardware stabilizing her bones and she feels much better in how she feels and also how she feels about herself!
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Mr M has a skin condition that causes frequent painful blisters. This condition unfortunately led to him having a right transfemoral amputation seven years ago. Since then he has been in a wheelchair, unable to use a socket prosthesis because it provokes his skin issue. I provided him with a short surgery to insert the #osseointegration implant through a very small skin opening. And now, two months later, you are seeing him get up and walk on his own for the first time in seven years!! He said these were the best days of his life since losing his leg! Thanks to @hkafedzic at #eschenprosthetics @waikwong_dpt
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I’ve had the privilege to take care of mother and daughter Antoinette and Sabrina over 25 years. Antoinette had a complex tibia fracture 25 years ago, followed by two hip replacements and a knee replacement. Her daughter sabrina was treated for bilateral tibia, external tibial torsion with rotational osteotomies.  #Rozbruch #aaos #llrs #orthopedicsurgery #liveyourbestlife @all4ortho  #orthopedicsurgeon #hospitalforspecialsurgery #limblengthening @hspecialsurgery @limbdeformity @reifmd #SRobertRozbruchMD www.limblengthening.com  www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC #hssLLCRS #HSSlimbLengthening #externaltibialtorsion
William at age 77 lost his mobility after an open fracture that resulted in an infected, draining, deformed #bonedefect damaged skin, and chronic pain. This is a bold new approach to get him back to his life quickly using Osseointegration Limb Replacement Surgery. This was an alternative to bone transport limb salvage which was also offered and extensively discussed. He is very satisfied at 6 months postop. #limbtrauma #Rozbruch #aaos #llrs #liveyourbestlife @all4ortho  #orthopedicsurgeon #hospitalforspecialsurgery #limblengthening @hspecialsurgery @limbdeformity @reifmd #SRobertRozbruchMD www.limblengthening.com  www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC #hssLLCRS #HSSlimbLengthening #osseointegrationlimbreplacement #osseointegrationgroup #OPLimplant #osseointegrationsurgery #ALMimplant #ALMorthoimplant @almorthoinc https://www.hss.edu/osseointegration-limb-replacement.asp #osseointegration #amputationsurgery #amputee #cyborgsworld @cyborgsworld #amputeelife #amputeestrong #amputation #osseointegrationUSA www.osseointegrationUSA.com #prostheticlimb #prostheticleg #prostheticsandorthotics #limbreplacementsurgery
Lucas from Iowa just 5 weeks postop femur #limblengtheningsurgery #precice nail. Will step up his weight bearing now #hsskids #pediatricorthopaedics #Rozbruch #aaos #llrs #orthopedicsurgery #liveyourbestlife @all4ortho  #orthopedicsurgeon #hospitalforspecialsurgery #limblengthening @hspecialsurgery @limbdeformity @reifmd #SRobertRozbruchMD www.limblengthening.com  www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC #hssLLCRS #HSSlimbLengthening
Ari had correction of #knockknees #knockkneecorrection On the right side, the mal alignment was from the femur and on the left side it was from the tibia. With use of opening and closing wedge osteotomies,  I was able to improve leg length discrepancy as well. This improves aesthetics, body image, biomechanics and mobility now and into the future. #Rozbruch #aaos #llrs #orthopedicsurgery #liveyourbestlife @all4ortho  #orthopedicsurgeon #hospitalforspecialsurgery #limblengthening @hspecialsurgery @limbdeformity @reifmd #SRobertRozbruchMD www.limblengthening.com  www.hss.edu/limblengthening www.hss.edu/LSARC #hssLLCRS #HSSlimbLengthening