The Queen of

Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction

World Class Expertise to help you lengthen safely

About Dr. Janet Conway

Dedicated to a wide range of Advanced Orthopedic Specializations; addressing Complex Deformities, Limb Length Discrepancies, and Height-related Concerns by enabling patients to attain their desired stature and embrace a joyful and satisfying life.

Medical Degree: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Fellowship: Cooper University Hospital and she received subspecialty training in limb lengthening and reconstruction with Dr's. John Herzenberg and Dror Paley at the Maryland Center for Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction before it was ICLL.

Research: Efficacy of Infection Eradication in Antibiotic Cement-Coated Intramedullary Nails for Fracture-Related Infections, Non-unions, and Fusions.

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Accomplishments: Developed antibiotic-coated rods to treat severe osteomyelitis

Experience Level: Very High. 20+ years in LL and deformity correction since 2001.

Hobbies: In her spare time, Dr. Conway enjoys running, working out, spending time with her family and is an avid member of the Orthopedic Trauma Association and the Musculoskeletal Infection Society.

My Clinic

International Center for Limb Lengthening (ICLL)

The International Center for Limb Lengthening (ICLL) at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland is a global leader in limb lengthening and deformity correction, providing comprehensive orthopedic treatment to children and adults from all 50 states and more than 60 countries.

Innovative treatment for the most complex conditions

Every day, we help children and adults who are struggling with severe and rare orthopedic conditions. People with conditions that other orthopedic surgeons see once in their entire career are seen weekly in our clinics

A full team experienced surgeons, nurses and physiotherapists that make patients feel supported throughout the whole process.

Our on-site physical therapists specialize in difficult to treat orthopedic conditions in children and adults. We have hydrotherapy, ALTER-G anti-gravity treadmills and a walking gait laboratory to monitor your walking gait post surgery.

Orthopedic surgeons from around the world come to learn from our team of expert, fellowship-trained surgeons.

We are leaders in technologically advanced treatment of upper and lower
limb length discrepancies, limb deformities, non-unions, bone and soft tissue defects, bone infections, joint contractures and foot and ankle deformities.

The ICLL takes pride in our compassionate patient-focused care. Our doctors spend time with patients and their families to listen to their questions and concerns and clearly explain all their options. Working together, they determine a customized treatment plan to help patients achieve their best possible result.

Patients receiving treatment and their families are welcome to stay at the affordable Hackerman-Patz House located conveniently right on Sinai Hospital’s campus near the Rubin Institute’s clinic and physical therapy facilities in the Schoeneman Building.

Offers virtual consultations for cosmetic limb lengthening patients prior to in-person consultation and surgery booking.

We have a state-of-the-art EOSedge X-ray machine

Dr. Conway explains Non-Union & Treatment

Dr. Conway Makes an Antibiotic-Coated Intramedullary Nail

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Our Services

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Cosmetic Stature Lengthening

Stature lengthening - also known as cosmetic limb lengthening - is surgery to enhance one's height via leg lengthening surgery, during which both legs are lengthened at the same time. Dr. Conway is highly experienced in this procedure and has a top-notch team in place to support the patient through the lengthening process.

Limb Length Discrepancy (LLD)

Limb length discrepancy (LLD) is a difference between the lengths of two limbs such as the legs or arms. Acquired LLD usually develops gradually over time from a traumatic. It is usually the long bones that patients visibly notice and physically feel - oftentimes giving pain and discomfort. LLD can be a result of an injury, infection, arthritis, illness, or tumor.

Deformity Reconstruction

An acquired deformity is a change in the normal shape or size of a body part. These kinds of deformities usually happen gradually over longer periods of time. Any bone of the body can be affected, as an acquired deformity can be a result of an injury, infection, arthritis, illness, or tumor.

Lengthening Surgery Process

1. Virtual Consultation

Ensure you know all of the details and are ready to follow through with every aspect of the limb lengthening process.

2. In-Person Consultation

We will take X-rays, and assess walking gait, proportions and muscle tension to determine if patients are a good candidate. Our physiotherapist will also meet with patients at this stage to prescribe pre-operative stretching exercises. Patients can make arrangements to move to Baltimore at the HP house or nearby lodging while lengthening or discuss with surgeon for specific case.

3. Surgery Day

In surgery, we will install the lengthening nails in either the femurs or the tibias.

After surgery patients stay in hospital for approximately 2 nights, before returning to their local accommodations in Baltimore.

4. Lengthening Phase

Approximately one week after surgery, the lengthening phase begins. Patients will typically lengthen the bones .75-1mm per day and could take 12 weeks to achieve 8cm in length on femurs or 5cm on tibias. During this process, the patient will come in for bi-weekly check-ups to ensure mitigation of complications

5. Physical Therapy

While in Baltimore, patients will undergo physical therapy 3-5 days a week with our highly trained team of physical therapists. In addition, at home, patients will be required to perform their own exercises 3 times per day to continue the stretching and rehabilitation process.

6. Consolidation Phase

The "bone healing" or consolidation phase takes place once patients have achieved the maximum length. At this time, they can return home to perform monthly X-Rays and virtual follow up visits. These visits will determine how well the bone is healing and whether or not patients can continue to increase their activity.

7. Device (Nail) Removal

Approximately one year after the initial surgery - and if the bone is completely healed - we will remove the lengthening nails from the patient's bones. Removal of the nails is a minor procedure. It often is a same day procedure but sometimes requires one overnight stay in Baltimore and then the next day you can return home.

8. Enjoy Your Results!

Stature lengthening provides favorable height gain, increased confidence and functional outcomes, with low rates of major complications.

How much a patient lengthens depends on what their body can tolerate safely with most patients achieving their desired lengthening goals.

Surgery Pricing List

These are the prices for Cosmetic Stature Lengthening Only with the PRECICE 2.2 IM nails. Please contact us for pricing for all other procedures including the upcoming PRECICE MAX Weightbearing nail.