Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Led by Dr. Daniel J. Stinner, MD, PhD, FACS. Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; limb lengthening and reconstruction
What this score measuresThis is the public score for the entire hospital — wards, admissions, emergency department — not for its limb reconstruction unit. Read it as a comment on the building, not on the surgery.
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About Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, lists limb lengthening inside its orthopaedic trauma programme's service list, with the service itself marketed as limb salvage and reconstruction. Daniel J. Stinner, MD, PhD, FACS, Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Trauma covering limb lengthening and reconstruction, is a Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society member who has been at Vanderbilt since September 2018. Patients are seen at 1215 21st Avenue South.
The public record for lengthening here is limited, which is why this is a tier 3 listing: the service is marketed as limb salvage rather than limb lengthening, and no device is named. Vanderbilt Children's runs a separate paediatric limb differences service, so confirm which entity handles paediatric cases. Scope is adult and reconstructive. No price, international patient services or review data are published.
Adult, reconstructive. Vanderbilt Children's runs a separate paediatric limb differences service; confirm which entity handles paediatric lengthening. Added 2026-08-12 in the US roster expansion; provenance in docs/research/us-expansion-2026-08/.
Why we listed this clinic
Dr Stinner is an LLRS member who has been at Vanderbilt since September 2018.
Surgeons
- Dr. Daniel J. Stinner, MD, PhD, FACSProfessor, Division of Orthopaedic Trauma; limb lengthening and reconstructionView profile →
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Common questions about Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Answers are built from this clinic's verified record — not from the clinic's marketing.
How do patients rate Vanderbilt University Medical Center?
Across independent platforms Vanderbilt University Medical Center holds Google 3.4/5 (1,400 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center offer?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center has not publicly listed which lengthening device it uses. Ask directly — the device (internal nail vs external frame) changes cost, recovery and risk profile.
What does recovery look like after surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center?
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. The clinic has not published which device it uses, and the recovery curve depends on it — internal nails and external frames differ materially.
Does Vanderbilt University Medical Center treat international patients?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center verified for this directory?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is listed at Tier 3 — limited public data was available when we listed it. We hold 5 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 Vanderbilt University Medical Center and where are operations performed?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Hospital affiliation on record: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South Suite 4200, Nashville TN 37232
How we verified this clinic
- Tier
- Tier 3 — limited data
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Hospital affiliation
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South Suite 4200, Nashville TN 37232
- Languages at consultation
- English
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