International Center for Limb Lengthening, RIAO, Sinai Hospital

International Center for Limb Lengthening, RIAO, Sinai Hospital The Center specializes in successfully treating orthopedic problems, even when previous treatments at other centers have failed.

The ICLL is a global leader in orthopedics, specializing in limb lengthening and reconstruction, and provides compassionate and comprehensive patient-centered care. The International Center for Limb Lengthening (ICLL) in Baltimore, Maryland, provides compassionate, comprehensive care for children and adults with complex orthopedic conditions. The team is made up of world-renowned physicians Drs. J

ohn Herzenberg (emeritus faculty), Philip McClure, Janet Conway, Michael Assayag, and Noman Siddiqui. Patients from all 50 United States and over 60 countries from six continents have traveled to the ICLL to receive comprehensive orthopedic treatment. The ICLL is a global leader in limb lengthening and deformity correction. We successfully treat a wide variety of conditions including:
• Upper and lower limb length discrepancies
• Limb deformities
• Nonunions
• Bone defects
• Bone infections
• Foot and ankle deformities
• Joint contractures
• Perthes disease
• Clubfoot
• Charcot and diabetic foot deformities
• Congenital femoral deficiency
• Brachymetatarsia
• Ankle arthritis
• Achondroplasia and other types of dwarfism
• Fibular hemimelia
• Short stature

Today is World Ilizarov Day!We're celebrating the pioneering work of Dr. Gavriil Ilizarov, whose innovations in limb len...
06/15/2026

Today is World Ilizarov Day!

We're celebrating the pioneering work of Dr. Gavriil Ilizarov, whose innovations in limb lengthening and reconstruction have improved the lives of countless patients worldwide.

His legacy continues to inspire advances in orthopedic care and transform lives every day.

Questions about limb length discrepancy, skeletal dysplasia, achondroplasia, or another rare orthopedic condition?Join o...
06/15/2026

Questions about limb length discrepancy, skeletal dysplasia, achondroplasia, or another rare orthopedic condition?

Join our doctors this Thursday, June 18th at 8:30 PM EST for a FREE online chat. This live, typed discussion is an opportunity to ask questions and learn about treatment options for children and adults with complex orthopedic conditions.

To receive login information, email [email protected] by 2 PM EST on the day of the chat (earlier is preferred). Use the subject line "Chat – Misc." and include:
• Your name
• Patient's name
• Diagnosis
• Any treatment received
• Where you are from

Please note that we will not open any attachments or links unless the information requested above is included in the body of the email.

We look forward to chatting with you soon!

Join us this Thursday, June 11 at 8:30 PM EDT for a FREE online chat about Perthes disease and avascular necrosis (AVN) ...
06/08/2026

Join us this Thursday, June 11 at 8:30 PM EDT for a FREE online chat about Perthes disease and avascular necrosis (AVN) in children and young adults.

This live, typed discussion gives you the opportunity to ask our doctors questions about Perthes disease, AVN, and treatment options.

To receive login information, email [email protected] by 2 PM EDT on the day of the chat (earlier is preferred). Use the subject line "Chat - Perthes" and include:
• Your name
• Patient's name and age
• Any treatment received
• Where you are from

We look forward to connecting with you!

📢 ⏰ Registration closes August 14!Join us for the 36th Annual Baltimore Limb Deformity Course on August 19–23 in Baltimo...
06/04/2026

📢 ⏰ Registration closes August 14!

Join us for the 36th Annual Baltimore Limb Deformity Course on August 19–23 in Baltimore. Designed for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, and allied health professionals, this course offers valuable education on treating lower extremity deformities—no prior experience required.

📍 Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
🔗 Register today: www.DeformityCourse.com

Today is World Clubfoot Day 🌍 👣 💛!! World Clubfoot Day is an opportunity to ensure that every child born with clubfoot,...
06/03/2026

Today is World Clubfoot Day 🌍 👣 💛!!
World Clubfoot Day is an opportunity to ensure that every child born with clubfoot, no matter where they live or what their circumstances, can access the care they need to thrive. Join MiracleFeet today for this international day of celebration and to help educate, advocate, and commit to a world free from the disability caused by clubfoot. Learn more about clubfoot and treatment options: https://www.limblength.org/conditions/clubfoot/

Did you miss a chat? Did you just get a new diagnosis? Or maybe there is a question you always have wanted to ask? Pleas...
06/01/2026

Did you miss a chat? Did you just get a new diagnosis? Or maybe there is a question you always have wanted to ask? Please join us on Thursday at 8:30 PM eastern US time for a special OPEN FORUM: ASK THE DOCS live online chat session. The chat session is free and is a typed chat exchange, not a video call. You can ask our doctors about any of the orthopedic conditions we treat. Possible topics are limb length discrepancies, skeletal dysplasias (including achondroplasia), congenital and miscellaneous limb conditions, Perthes, AVN-- you name it!

To receive login information, please *e-mail* [email protected] no later than 2:00 PM on the day of the chat (preferably sooner!) and please put “Chat - Open Forum” as your subject line. In the body of the email, please provide your name, the patient’s name, age, condition, and any treatment received, and where you are from. We need that brief history and your email address to send the instructions for you to join the chat. Please note that if you want to share X-rays or pictures, we will *not* open any attachments, Dropbox links, etc., unless the above information is included. We hope you can join us on Thursday. We look forward to your questions!

Please join us on Thursday at 8:30 PM eastern US time for a free online group chat to discuss congenital orthopedic cond...
05/25/2026

Please join us on Thursday at 8:30 PM eastern US time for a free online group chat to discuss congenital orthopedic conditions (e.g., fibular/tibial hemimelia, congenital femoral deficiency, radial club hand, posteromedial tibial bow, congenital pseudarthrosis, etc.). Please note this is a group, typed (not video) chat room. The chat will give families a chance to ask our doctors questions about these conditions in themselves or their child.

To receive login information, *e-mail* [email protected] no later than 2 PM on the day of the chat (earlier is better!) and put “Chat - Congenital” in the subject line of your email. Please include your name, the patient’s name, age, diagnosis, and any treatment received, and where you are from. We need this brief history and your email address to send the instructions for you to join the chat. Please note that if you want to share X-rays or pictures, we can *not* open any attachments, Dropbox links, etc., unless the above information is included. We hope to chat with you on Thursday!

A huge thank you to Team RIAO patients, staff, family, and friends for coming together to support the Ronald McDonald Ho...
05/22/2026

A huge thank you to Team RIAO patients, staff, family, and friends for coming together to support the Ronald McDonald House Maryland at the Red Shoe Shuffle! ❤️👟

Your energy, teamwork, and dedication helped make a difference for families in need. We’re proud to be part of such a caring and supportive community!

Congratulations on your well-deserved induction into the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America Hall of Fame! 🎉🎉 ...
05/20/2026

Congratulations on your well-deserved induction into the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America Hall of Fame! 🎉🎉

** May 21 at 8:30 PM - MISCELLANEOUS CHAT **You are invited to our free online chat on Thursday at 8:30 PM eastern US t...
05/18/2026

** May 21 at 8:30 PM - MISCELLANEOUS CHAT **

You are invited to our free online chat on Thursday at 8:30 PM eastern US time to discuss limb length discrepancies, skeletal dysplasias (including achondroplasia), and other miscellaneous orthopedic conditions including but not limited to nonunions, malunions, pseudarthrosis, growth arrests, polio, genu varum, SED/MED, pterygium, and arthrogryposis. Please note this is a group, typed (not video) chat room where you can ask our doctors questions.

To receive login information, *e-mail* [email protected] no later than 2 PM on the day of the chat (earlier is better!). Please use the subject line "Chat – Misc." and provide your name, the patient’s name, diagnosis, and any treatment received, and where you are from so we can send you instructions. Please note that we will *not* open any attachments or links unless the information requested above is included in the body of the email. We look forward to chatting with you soon!

Address

2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Sinai Hospital, Rubin Institute For Advanced Orthopedics, Schoeneman, 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD
21215

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14106012663

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