Penn State Health
Led by Dr. J. Spence Reid, MD. Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of Medicine
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About Penn State Health
Three Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society members deliver limb reconstruction at Penn State Health's Bone and Joint Institute, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania: J. Spence Reid, MD, Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Penn State College of Medicine; Kevin J. Perry, MD, orthopaedic trauma, limb lengthening and deformity correction; and Jana M. Davis, MD, of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. Dr Reid consulted on the MaxFrame hexapod's development; Hershey was among the first US sites to use it, in August 2022. Ilizarov and the Taylor Spatial Frame are the recorded methods.
The work is adult and reconstructive — deformity correction and post-traumatic salvage, not stature lengthening. There is no consumer-facing limb lengthening page; the capability is documented through case reports and journal articles. The published phone belongs to an individual surgeon rather than a programme intake line. Google shows 4.2 from 50 reviews; no price is published.
Adult, reconstructive — deformity correction and post-traumatic salvage, not stature lengthening. There is no consumer-facing limb lengthening page; the capability is documented through physician-facing case reports and journal articles. The published phone belongs to an individual surgeon rather than a programme intake line. Added 2026-08-12 in the US roster expansion; provenance in docs/research/us-expansion-2026-08/.
Why we listed this clinic
All three surgeons are Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society members. Dr Reid consulted on development of the MaxFrame hexapod and Hershey was among the first US sites to use it in August 2022. Dr Davis has published on plate-assisted bone segment transport for a massive tibial defect. Dr. Reid's MaxFrame Autostrut consulting role is now corroborated in detail: the device is a programmable hexapod that adjusts itself automatically up to 16 times a day, replacing manual multiple-times-daily strut adjustments, and Hershey was among the first US sites to use it (August 2022). Dr. Perry additionally holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy alongside his MD. The hospital's site lists interpreter support in 15 languages (including Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese and Chinese), though this is a hospital-wide service rather than a surgeon-specific language capability.
Methods offered
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
- TSFRead about TSF →
Surgeons
- Dr. J. Spence Reid, MDProfessor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Penn State College of MedicineView profile →
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Common questions about Penn State Health
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate Penn State Health?
Across independent platforms Penn State Health holds Google 4.1/5 (53 reviews). We show each platform separately rather than blending them into one score; figures were last checked 2026-09-11. Read the reviews themselves, not just the number — limb lengthening reviews cluster at the extremes.
How much does limb lengthening cost at Penn State Health?
Penn State Health does not publish a price, and we do not invent one. Comparable USA clinics in this directory range widely by method; use the cost estimator or contact the clinic for a written quote before travelling.
Which limb lengthening methods does Penn State Health offer?
Penn State Health lists Ilizarov, TSF. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. J. Spence Reid (MD). Each method page on this site explains how the device works, typical gain and the trade-offs.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Penn State Health?
Distraction runs at roughly 1 mm per day for 4–8 weeks, consolidation takes another 3–6 months while the new bone hardens, and physiotherapy-led return to full activity is usually 6–12 months from surgery. Penn State Health uses external fixation (Ilizarov, TSF); the frame stays on through consolidation, which means daily pin-site care and a longer period before the device comes off.
Does Penn State Health treat international patients?
Penn State Health did not explicitly advertise international-patient services on its website when we verified it. Consultation languages on record: English. Confirm travel logistics, translation and follow-up arrangements directly before booking.
How was Penn State Health verified for this directory?
Penn State Health is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 8 source URLs for this entry. Last verified 2026-09-11. The clinic cannot pay to change its tier, ranking or reviews; paid options only affect presentation and are always labelled.
Where is Penn State Health and where are operations performed?
Penn State Health is in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA. Hospital affiliation on record: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 30 Hope Dr Suite 2400 (Entrance B), Hershey PA 17033
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 30 Hope Dr Suite 2400 (Entrance B), Hershey PA 17033
- Languages at consultation
- English
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