Advanced HSS course for orthopaedic surgeons on lower-extremity bone defect reconstruction using Ilizarov methods, cable transport, and internal transport nails. 2027 S. Robert Rozbruch, MD, HSS Limb Reconstruction Course

2027 S. Robert Rozbruch, MD, HSS Limb Reconstruction Course

The Range of Limb Reconstruction Surgery: Basic Principles and Applications

Friday, February 5, 2027 | 7:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Virtual or Onsite at Hospital for Special Surgery

535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021

Join us for the 2027 S. Robert Rozbruch, MD, HSS Limb Reconstruction Course!

Step into one of orthopedic surgery's most dynamic and rewarding subspecialties. This comprehensive one-day course explores the foundational principles and broad clinical applications of limb alignment analysis, deformity correction, limb lengthening, and the management of bone defects and infection. Through a blend of expert-led lectures, illustrative case presentations, and hands-on sawbone labs, you'll experience the full scope and artistry of this exciting field. Sessions highlight practical applications across orthopedic trauma, pediatric surgery, foot & ankle, tumor reconstruction, and arthroplasty—demonstrating how limb reconstruction principles span the entire orthopedic spectrum.

Whether you're a novice seeking a strong introduction or an experienced surgeon looking to refine your practice, this course offers valuable insight, technique, and inspiration for every stage of your career.

Program Faculty

Activity Directors

  • Austin T. Fragomen, MD
    Chief, Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Service
    Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
    Director, Limb Salvage and Amputation Reconstruction Center
    Director, Limb Lengthening Clinic
    Fellowship Director, Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Service
    Hospital for Special Surgery
    Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
    Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

  • S. Robert Rozbruch, MD
    Chief Emeritus, Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Service
    Director, Osseointegration Limb Replacement Center
    Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
    Hospital for Special Surgery
    Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
    Weill Cornell Medical College
    Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
    President Emeritus
    Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction Society

Guest Faculty

  • Donghoon Lee, MD, PhD
    Director, Donghoon Advanced Lengthening Reconstruction Institute
    Seoul, South Korea

  • Michael J. Assayag, MD, FRCSC
    Orthopedic Surgeon
    LifeBridge Health
    Baltimore, MD

  • Mitchell Bernstein, MD, FRCSC
    Associate Professor
    Program Director, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program
    Department of Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
    McGill University
    Head, Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma
    Montreal Children’s Hospital
    Co-Director, Limb Deformity Unit
    Shriners Hospital for Children
    Staff Surgeon, Orthopaedic Trauma & Limb Deformity, Montreal General Hospital
    Montréal, Québec

  • David Burns, MD
    Orthopedic Trauma & Limb Reconstruction Surgeon
    Regional Medical Director
    MultiCare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
    Tacoma, WA

  • Stephen T. Greenfield, MD
    Orthopedic Surgeon
    OrthoIndy
    Carmel, IN

  • Sarah Hébert, MD, MSc, FRCSC
    Orthopedic Trauma and Limb Reconstruction Surgeon
    Hôpital Enfant-Jésus, CHU de Québec/Université Laval
    Québec, QC

  • Brian J. Page, MD
    Orthopedic Trauma and Limb Reconstruction Surgeon
    NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center
    New York, NY

  • Stephen Wallace, MD
    Orthopedic Surgeon
    Summit Orthopaedics
    Lake Oswego, OR

HSS Faculty

  • Jason S. Hoellwarth, MD
    Director of Research, Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Service
    Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
    Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery
    Weill Cornell Medical College
    Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Taylor J. Reif, MD
    Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
    Hospital for Special Surgery
    Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery
    Weill Cornell Medical College
    Assistant Attending Orthopedic Surgeon
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Target Audience

This activity is targeted to surgeons and physicians specializing in limb lengthening and complex reconstruction, pediatric orthopaedics, orthopaedic trauma, or musculoskeletal tumor and oncology, as well as residents and fellows. Physical therapists, podiatrists, prosthetists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, surgical technicians, and medical students may also benefit from attending this activity.

Acknowledgements

Funding support for this program is pending.
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Alena Competello, Director, Education Development, at competelloa@hss.edu.

Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society-ASAMI: North America (LLRS) Endorsement

The executive board of the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society-ASAMI: North America (LLRS) has approved the endorsement of the 2027 S. Robert Rozbruch, MD, HSS Limb Reconstruction Course.

Important Event Information

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Special Needs
Hospital for Special Surgery is accessible for individuals with disabilities or special needs. Participants with special needs are requested to contact HSS Continuing Education at 212.606.1057.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation via e-mail.

All cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing to continuingeducation@hss.edu.

Refunds will be granted according to the following schedule:

  • Requests received 14 days prior to the course start date will receive a full refund, less any applicable administrative fees.
  • Requests received within 7–13 days prior to the course start date may be eligible for a partial refund, at the discretion of the continuing education office.
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on the day of the course or after the course has begun, except in rare and documented extenuating circumstances, which will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Hospital for Special Surgery reserves the right to deny refunds for participants who fail to attend the course.

We are committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and productive learning environment. Hospital for Special Surgery reserves the right to remove any participant whose behavior is disruptive, inappropriate, or interferes with the educational experience of others. In such cases, refund eligibility, if any, will be determined at the sole discretion of Hospital for Special Surgery.

This program may be recorded, filmed or photographed. By attending this program, you give permission to Hospital for Special Surgery to use your voice and likeness for any purpose (promotional, educational, or other), in any medium, and without remuneration of any kind to you.

Transportation

Airport: LaGuardia (LGA) is 8 miles northeast of the city. Kennedy International (JFK) is 15 miles southeast of the city. Newark International (EWR) is 16 miles southwest of the city.
Bus: M72, M31 stop at East 69th Street and York Avenue.
Subway: Nearest line is the Q train stop at East 72nd Street and Second Avenue or the 6 train stop at Lexington Avenue and 68th Street.
Car (FDR Drive): Driving south, exit at 71st Street. Driving north, exit at 63rd Street. Continue on York Avenue.


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