Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics
Led by Dr. Dmitry Popkov, MD, PhD. Prof., Head of Dept (reconstructive / pediatric limb lengthening)
2026-06-18 verify: Prof. Popkov focuses on reconstructive/pediatric LL (not adult cosmetic-height); center director is Alexander Gubin. No specific cosmetic-stature lead is publicly designated.
Why we listed this clinic
The original home of the Ilizarov method. Founded by Prof. Gavriil Ilizarov himself (1951 concept; center formalized 1971). 9,000+ surgeries per year. Started cosmetic LL in 1996-97.
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The Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics became the largest orthopaedic clinic in the world. Figure ...
Alexander V Gubin. 1Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics, 6, M. Ulianova Street, Kurgan, Russian Federation 640014.
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Limb Lengthening Forum. May 08 ... Here's the response from Russian Ilizarov Scientific Center for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics
Methods offered
- IlizarovRead about Ilizarov →
- LONRead about LON →
- Combined external/internalRead about Combined external/internal →
Surgeons
Dr. Dmitry Popkov, MD, PhDProf., Head of Dept (reconstructive / pediatric limb lengthening)Performs: Ilizarov method (circular external fixator) · Flexible intramedullary nailing (FIN) · Combined technique: Ilizarov external fixation + flexible intramedullary nailing · Hydroxyapatite-coated / bioactive degradable intramedullary implants (research) · Deformity correction and limb reconstruction (pediatric and adult)View profile →
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International patient services
Yes — International Patient Department ([email protected])
Accreditations
- ●Federal National Research Center status
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 1 — fully researched
- Last verified
- 29 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Federal State Budgetary Institution (National Medical Research Center)
- Established
- 1971
- Languages at consultation
- Russian, English
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