Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
Led by Dr. Philip K. McClure, MD. Director, International Center for Limb Lengthening
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About Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
The International Center for Limb Lengthening sits within the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, part of LifeBridge Health, and has operated since 2001. Philip K. McClure, MD, is Director; Michael Assayag, MD, FRCSC, directs adult limb lengthening and deformity correction, profiled in The New York Times on cosmetic lengthening. John E. Herzenberg, MD, FAAOS, FRCSC, a co-developer of the PRECICE nail, is emeritus and retired from patient care. Methods listed are PRECICE 2, Ilizarov and the Taylor Spatial Frame; Fitbone is not offered.
The center does not publish a price. Physical therapy is on site, typically from the day after surgery, under clinical director Anil Bhave, PT, who has published on limb-lengthening rehabilitation; some patients are allowed therapy closer to home. The hospital holds Joint Commission accreditation, and an International Patient Services department handles overseas inquiries in English, French, Hebrew and Spanish.
Stryde removed from method list (FDA Class II recall active since Feb 2021). | 2026-06-18 verify: Dr. McClure now Director; Herzenberg emeritus. Removed Fitbone (not offered). Dropped unverifiable 3.5 rating.
What the clinic states
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- Notes
- Phone 410-601-BONE (2663) / 1-844-LBH-RIAO. Located at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Schoeneman Building 2nd Floor. Contact via email request form (no direct address published). No pricing published.
Source: clinic website · verified 2026-07-11.
Why we listed this clinic
One of the largest dedicated limb lengthening teams in the US. Assayag profiled in The New York Times on cosmetic LL. The team page now also lists Janet D. Conway, MD (Head of Bone and Joint Infection, on staff since 2001, subspecialty-trained in limb lengthening under Herzenberg and Paley) and Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM (Director of Podiatric Surgery) alongside the three surgeons already on record. Dr. Conway is added here as a new surgeon; Dr. Siddiqui is a podiatric specialist supporting the program rather than a limb-lengthening surgeon and was not added. ICLL states it has treated patients from every U.S. state and over 60 countries.
Videos & surgeon interviews
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Details. . 98% recommend (39 Reviews). . Open now. . 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Sinai Hospital, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Schoeneman, ...
Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics - providing specialized care for both children and adults with orthopedic disorders.
Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Schoeneman Building, 2nd Floor 2401 West Belvedere Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21215
Institutional review board statement: The study was done in International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital ...
... Limb Lengthening at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics ... Limb Lengthening Making A Difference: Caring for Clubfoot at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore.
Methods offered
- PRECICE 2Read about PRECICE 2 →
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
- TSFRead about TSF →
Rehabilitation & physiotherapy
On-site outpatient physical therapy program; PT typically begins the day after surgery. It is led by a named clinical director (Anil Bhave, PT) who has peer-reviewed publications on limb-lengthening rehabilitation. In some cases the surgeon allows therapy closer to the patient’s home.
Source: limblength.org. Reflects clinic and public sources, not an independent audit.
Surgeons
Dr. Philip K. McClure, MDDirector, International Center for Limb LengtheningPerforms: Limb lengthening and reconstruction (pediatric and adult) · PRECICE intramedullary lengthening nail system · Deformity correction · Reconstruction for trauma, infection, congenital conditions and genetic syndromesView profile →
Dr. Michael Assayag, MD, FRCSCDirector, Adult Limb Lengthening and Deformity CorrectionPerforms: Pediatric and adult limb lengthening · Ilizarov reconstruction surgery · Deformity correction · Adult foot & ankle / limb reconstructionView profile →
Dr. John E. Herzenberg, MD, FAAOS, FRCSCEmeritus / retired from patient carePerforms: PRECICE internal lengthening nail (co-developer) · Ilizarov method / external fixation · Deformity correction · Ponseti method (clubfoot) · Distraction osteogenesis / limb lengtheningView profile →- Dr. Janet D. Conway, MD, FAAOSHead of Bone and Joint Infection, International Center for Limb LengtheningView profile →
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International patient services
Yes — International Patient Services department
Accreditations
- ●The Joint Commission
Common questions about Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics?
Across independent platforms Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics holds Google 4.3/5 (6 reviews); Vitals 4.1/5 (56 reviews); Healthgrades 4.9/5 (52 reviews); RateMDs 4.8/5. 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 Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics?
Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics 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 Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics offer?
Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics lists PRECICE 2, Ilizarov, TSF. The lead surgeon on record is Dr. Philip K. McClure (MD), listed for limb lengthening and reconstruction (pediatric and adult), precice intramedullary lengthening nail system, deformity correction. 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 Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics?
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. Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics offers more than one device type (PRECICE 2, Ilizarov, TSF), and the recovery curve differs between them: internal nails allow earlier weight-bearing, external frames need pin-site care until removal. Ask which protocol applies to your case. On rehabilitation specifically: On-site outpatient physical therapy program; PT typically begins the day after surgery. It is led by a named clinical director (Anil Bhave, PT) who has peer-reviewed publications on limb-lengthening rehabilitation. In some cases the surgeon allows therapy closer to the patient’s home.
Does Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics treat international patients?
Yes — International Patient Services department. Consultation languages on record: English, French, Hebrew, Spanish.
How was Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics verified for this directory?
Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics is listed at Tier 1 — we cross-checked surgeon credentials, hospital affiliation, regulatory status and published outcomes against independent sources. We hold 6 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 Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics and where are operations performed?
Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics is in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Hospital affiliation on record: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore — part of LifeBridge Health Established 2001.
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore — part of LifeBridge Health
- Established
- 2001
- Languages at consultation
- English, French, Hebrew, Spanish
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