Patient Stories
The International Center for Limb Lengthening treats a wide variety of orthopedic conditions. You can scroll through the success stories of some of our patients below. You can also sort by condition or doctor using the drop-down menus. If you are a patient, and you would like your story to be considered for this page, and you have photos that can show your patient journey, please contact us at RIAOPhotos@lifebridgehealth.org. Please include your name as well as the patient's name, condition, and doctor name in your email, and we will follow up with you.
![Anicka using her treated hand to play with toys](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Patient-Story-Anicka-11-fi.jpg)
Anicka
Club HandCzech Republic![Success Nworisa and his family smiling with Dr. John Herzenberg](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Success-FI.jpg)
Success
Blount Disease, BowlegsNigeria![Jeffrey at 10 surfing on a surf board in the ocean](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Patient-Stories-Jeffrey-FI.jpg)
Jeffrey
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Fibular HemimeliaNew Jersey![Sue standing with Dr Janet Conway](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sue-and-Dr-Conway.jpg)
Sue
Fracture, InfectionMaryland![Chandler smiling](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Chandler-FI.jpg)
Chandler
Achondroplasia, DwarfismArkansas![Patient-Stories-Mark-FI](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Mark-FI.jpg)
Mark
Cosmetic Stature LengtheningNew Jersey![Melissa as a teenager standing with one leg brace and 2 canes](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Story-Melissa-FI.jpg)
Melissa
Arthrogryposis, Clubfoot, ContracturesHaiti and Michigan![Jackson jumping up high on the beach](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Jackson-FI.jpg)
Jackson
Perthes DiseaseCanada![Patient Stories-Andrew-FI](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Andrew-FI.jpg)
Andrew
Limb Length DiscrepancySouth Carolina![Jack hitting cymbals on a drum set](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Jack-FI.jpg)
Jack
Fibular HemimeliaConnecticut![Matt in midair shooting out of a swimming pool tube slide before his second surgery](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Story-Matthew-FI.jpg)
Matthew
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Fibular HemimeliaVirginia![Ebou smiling outside](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Ebou-FI.jpg)
Ebou
Ankle Deformity, Foot DeformityWisconsin![Keagan smiling with snowy mountain tops in the background](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Keagan-FI.jpg)
Keagan
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Proximal Femoral Focal DeficiencyAlaska![Joyce with Dr. Noman Siddiqui](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Joyce-Foot-Arthritis-Deformity-Dr-Siddiqui-fi.jpg)
Joyce
Ankle and/or Foot Arthritis, Foot DeformityMaryland![Patient-Story-Kennedee-1 Featured Image](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Story-Kennedee-1-Featured-Image-e1701885541179.jpg)
Kennedee
Amputation, Bowlegs, Growth Arrest, SepsisMaryland![Carly wearing muddy clothes and showing off her muscles at Tough Mudder](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Carly-FI.jpg)
Carly
Coxa Magna, Hip Dysplasia, Perthes DiseaseMaryland![Aria with her finishing medal from a race](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Aria-FI.jpg)
Aria
Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the TibiaSouth Carolina![Kacper with his mother and father posing for a picture next to an autumn display](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Kacper-FI.jpg)
Kacper
Club HandPoland![Patient-Stories-Zuri-FI](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Zuri-FI.jpg)
Zuri
Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the TibiaMaryland![Damaris with straight legs after treatment by X-ray of bowed leg before treatment](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Damaris-FI.jpg)
Damaris
Blount DiseaseNew Jersey![Patient Stories-Sudan-FI](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Sudan-FI.jpg)
Sudan
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency, RotationplastyPennsylvania![Katia with her parents at her college graduation](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Patient-Story-Katia-FI.jpg)
Katia
Congenital Femoral DeficiencySpain![Patient Stories-Thomas-FI](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Thomas-FI.jpg)
Thomas
Fracture, Limb Length Discrepancy, MalunionPennsylvania![Cassidy dancing in her winning performance at the world dance championships](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Story-Cassidy-FI.jpg)
Cassidy
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Fibular Hemimelia, Limb Length DiscrepancyNew York![Gavin with a cat](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Patient-Stories-Gavin-FI.jpg)
Gavin
Broken Ankle, Fracture, Pilon Fracture, TraumaMaryland![James smiling showing his writing award certificate from school after surgeries](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-James-FI.jpg)
James
Club HandNew Jersey![Tamarus wrestling](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Tamarus-FI.jpg)
Tamarus
Blount Disease, BowlegsMaryland![Emily as adult in white coat with Dr. Shawn Standard while doing PA clinical rotation at International Center for Limb Lengthening](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Patient-Stories-Emily-FI.jpg)
Emily
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Fibular HemimeliaNew York![Cannon playing at a playground after treatment](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Patient-Stories-Cannon-FI.jpg)
Cannon
ClubfootMaryland![Patient-Stories-Preston-FI](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Preston-FI.jpg)
Preston R.
Achondroplasia, DwarfismVirginia![Emma in a Girl Power t-shirt and helmet with a bicycle](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Story-Emma-FI.jpg)
Emma
Fibular HemimeliaFlorida![Steve with his dog next to a potted plant](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Steve-FI.jpg)
Steve
InfectionMaryland![Lexie playing tennis after surgery](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Lexie-FI.jpg)
Lexie
Knock Knees, Limb Length DiscrepancyVirginia![Gary holding up a fish he caught by a lake while wearing a walking boot](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Patient-Stories-Gary-FI.jpg)
Gary
Cavus FootMaryland![Brooklynn with the Women’s U.S. National Para-Ice Hockey Team gold medal from the Para-Ice Hockey World Cup held in Ostrava in the Czech Republic](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Patient-Stories-Brooklynn-FI.jpg)
Brooklynn
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency, RotationplastyOhio![Raz on the set of The Doctors show](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Raz-FI.jpg)
Raz
Cosmetic Stature LengtheningOhio![Patient-Stories-Sidney-FI](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Sidney-FI.jpg)
Sidney
Knock KneesMaryland![Rachael at Save-A-Limb Fund Dinner with Dr. Herzenberg and Dr. Standard](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Rachael-FI.jpg)
Rachael
Perthes DiseaseMaryland![Kamryn and Dr. Noman Siddiqui wearing masks and smiling while sitting next to each other](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Kamryn-FI.jpg)
Kamryn
Brachymetatarsia, BunionMaryland![Charlotte riding in an hour bike ride for children](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Charlotte-FI.jpg)
Charlotte
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Fibular Hemimelia, Proximal Femoral Focal DeficiencyMassachusetts![Buruhan smiling](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Patient-Stories-Buruhan-FI.jpg)
Buruhan
Dwarfism, Knock KneesUganda![Ally smiling giving 2 thumbs up](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Ally-FI.jpg)
Ally
Posteromedial Tibial BowingMaryland![Chase in graduation cap and gown with his two sisters](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Chase-Graduation-with-Sisters-fi.jpg)
Chase
Ankle Deformity, Ollier DiseaseMichigan![Picture from video of Dr. Janet Conway checking a male patient’s leg](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Nonunions-Thumbnail-Patient-Story.jpg)
Darrell
Fracture, NonunionMaryland![Patient Stories-Lara-FI](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Lara-FI.jpg)
Lara
Club HandAustria![Sharon smiling while seated in a chair with an ankle boot on](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Sharon-FI.jpg)
Sharon
Ankle and/or Foot Arthritis, Total Ankle ReplacementMaryland![Christopher at College with straight legs of equal length](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Patient-Story-Christopher-FI.jpg)
Christopher
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Fibular HemimeliaIndiana![Mother and father discussing how their son was treated for clubfoot at the International Center for Limb Lengthening](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/family-experiences-sinai-hospital-clubfoot-program-video-thumbnail-patient-story.jpg)
Kilian
ClubfootMaryland![Jadon posing in a champion stance atop a large metal heart sculpture at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Jadon-FI.jpg)
Jadon
Perthes DiseaseNew York![Patient-Stories-Riley-1 & FI](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Riley-1-FI.jpg)
Riley
Congenital Femoral DeficiencyManitoba, Canada![Elaine and Dr. Janet Conway smiling at a clinic follow-up appointment](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Story-Elaine-FI.jpg)
Elaine
Cellulitis, Infection, Necrotizing FasciitisMaryland![Gracie holding a basketball and a medal after she was cleared to play basketball again](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Gracie-FI.jpg)
Gracie
Fibular HemimeliaArizona![Male patient with a limb length discrepancy discussing how he was treated at the International Center for Limb Lengthening](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/limb-length-discrepancy-coles-story-video-thumbnail-patient-story.jpg)
Cole
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Fibular Hemimelia, Limb Length DiscrepancyColorado![Andre having his ankle wrapped at the International Center for Limb Lengthening](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190122_102812-fi.jpg)
Andre
Ankle and/or Foot Arthritis, Total Ankle Replacement, Broken Ankle, FractureMaryland![Hannah with her parents after completing a half marathon in less than 2 hours in 2014–exactly 10 years after her first surgery in 2004.](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Patient-Stories-Hannah-FI.jpg)
Hannah
Dwarfism, HypochondroplasiaOregon![Preston on crutches on a baseball field with a medal and trophy](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Preston-FI.jpg)
Preston
Perthes DiseaseNorth Carolina![Dr. Christopher Bibbo smiling with Lili while she holds her cast](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Lili-FI.jpg)
Lili
Broken Ankle, Broken TalusMaryland![Alena in a purple and black tulle costume making a peace sign and using a wheeled-gait trainer walking aid](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Patient-Stories-Alena-FI.jpg)
Alena
Coxa Vara, Femoral Hypoplasia with Unusual Facies Syndrome, Hip DysplasiaWisconsin![Karie shares her leg-straightening story](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Leg-Straightening-A-Patients-Story-Thumbnail-Patient-Story.jpg)
Karie
BowlegsPennsylvania![Carly’s professional photograph with her standing in a yellow dress](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Patient-Stories-Carly-FI.jpg)
Carly
Limb Length DiscrepancyOhio![Primo stretching](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Patient-Stories-Primo-3-fi.jpg)
Primo
Fibular HemimeliaNew York![JJ playing soccer after treatment](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-JJ-FI.jpg)
JJ
Perthes DiseaseIllinois![Dwarfism patient with an external fixator on her leg talking about her treatment at the International Center for Limb Lengthening during physical therapy](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Limb-Lengthening-for-Dwarfism-Hannah-FI.jpg)
Hannah
DwarfismNebraska![CJ and his family discussing his treatment for congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia at the International Center for Limb Lengthening](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Congenital-Pseudarthrosis-of-the-Tibia-Thumbnail-Patient-Story.jpg)
CJ
Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the TibiaMaryland![Leo smiling on his scooter after successful rotationplasty](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Patient-Stories-Leo-FI.jpg)
Leo
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, RotationplastySpain![Cynthia, a patient of Dr. Janet Conway, smiling after treatment for bone infection](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Cynthia-Smiling-Patient-Dr-Conway-Small.jpg)
Cynthia
InfectionMaryland![Dr. Herzenberg checking Aaron’s arm in clinic](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Story-Aaron-FI.jpg)
Aaron
Ollier DiseaseVirginia![Lisa with even legs by a copier at work](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Lisa-FI.jpg)
Lisa
Clubfoot, Limb Length DiscrepancyMaryland![Wyatt fishing at a lake while using a walker](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Patient-Stories-Wyatt-FI.jpg)
Wyatt
Perthes DiseaseDelaware![Bridget with straightened legs after treatment standing between Dr. McClure and Dr. Herzenberg](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Bridget-FI.jpg)
Bridget
Bowlegs, RicketsMaryland![Congenital femoral deficiency patient talking about her treatment at the International Center for Limb Lengthening](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Congenital-Femoral-Deficiency-Sierra-FI.jpg)
Sierra
Congenital Femoral DeficiencyNew Jersey![Dr. Shawn Standard checking the hand of a boy patient who is wearing an external fixator on his arm in the International Center for Limb Lengthening clinic](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Radial-Club-Hand-A-Patients-Story-Thumbnail-Patient-Story.jpg)
Grant
Club HandDelaware![Julian, a patient of Dr. Christopher Bibbo, smiling after treatment for a broken ankle](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Patient-Stories-Julian-fi.jpg)
Julian
Broken Ankle, Fracture, TraumaMaryland![Fibular hemimelia patient with an external fixator on her leg talking to Dr. John Herzenberg at the International Center for Limb Lengthening](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Fibular-Hemimelia-Liliana-FI.jpg)
Liliana
Fibular HemimeliaMichigan![Zackary in his wheelchair with Dr. Herzenberg](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Story-Zackary-FI.jpg)
Zackary
Limb Length DiscrepancyNew Mexico![Patient with fibular hemimelia in a therapy pool at the International Center for Limb Lengthening](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Fibular-Hemimelia-Evan-FI.jpg)
Evan
Fibular HemimeliaMaryland![Kahlil in a leg cast with his family, Dr. Conway and some of his Sinai Hospital treatment team](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Kahlil-FI.jpg)
Kahlil
Infection, Necrotizing FasciitisNorth Carolina![Dwarfism patient talking about her treatment at the International Center for Limb Lengthening](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Limb-Lengthening-for-Dwarfism-Tricia-FI.jpg)
Tricia
DwarfismMaryland![Ross smiling wearing a cast on one leg](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Patient-Stories-Ross-FI.jpg)
Ross
Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Fibular HemimeliaMaryland![Dwarfism patient with an external fixator on her leg during physical therapy at the International Center for Limb Lengthening](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Limb-Lengthening-for-Dwarfism-Brittany-FI.jpg)
Brittany
DwarfismCanada![Gabby smiling](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Patient-Stories-Gabby-FI.jpg)
Gabby
BunionMaryland![Jacob enjoying fishing post-treatment](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Patient-Story-Jacob-FI-2.jpg)
Jacob
Ankle DeformityVirginia![Quote from a patient of Dr. Noman Siddiqui: “I can move so much better and more easily now.”](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Kathleen-FI.jpg)
Kathleen
Ankle and/or Foot Arthritis, Total Ankle Replacement, Rheumatoid ArthritisMaryland![Quote from a patient of Dr. Noman Siddiqui: “NO more throbbing pain… Dr. Siddiqui was great!”](https://www.limblength.org/wp-content/uploads/Patient-Stories-Audra-FI.jpg)