The World's Best

Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction

Making the Impossible Possible - In Warsaw, Poland

The World's Best in

Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction

Making the Impossible...Possible

Surgeons

Dr. Dror Paley

Jarosław Michał Deszczyński

Tomasz Albrewczyński

About Dr. Dror Paley

Surgeon who performs your LL Surgery

A world-famous orthopedic surgeon who has performed over 20.000 orthopedic surgeries for children and adults, especially limb lengthening and surgeries related to deformation correction and joint protection. Founder and director of the Paley Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, graduate of the University of Toronto.

At the age of 30, he gained experience and apprenticeship in Kurgan under the supervision of Russian prof. Ilizarov (Ilizarov method). Then he began to develop the methods he had learned himself. In 1986, he introduced the Ilizarov method in the United States and Canada, where he has performed over 20,000 treatments related to limb lengthening and deformation correction.

In 2001-2009 he was the director of the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO) and the International Center for Limb Lengthening (ICLL) at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He taught orthopedics and pediatric orthopedics for 14 years at the University of Maryland, where he was also the head of pediatric orthopedics (1987-2001).

His four grandparents were born in Poland. The origin of his ancestors and the impression made by Polish doctors – Dr. Jarosław Michał Deszczyński and Dr. Tomasz Albrewczyński, who were on an internship under a special scholarship program at the Florida center, made the Paley European Institute established in Poland. He is the author of over 130 publications and many textbooks on limb reconstruction in conditions such as hypoplasia of the femur, lack of fibula or lack of tibia.

His book, Principles of Deformity Correction, set a new standard in understanding and treating limb deformities. He is currently completing the publication on congenital deformities of the lower limbs.

Privately, a father of four. He enjoys fitness training, cycling, skiing, climbing, diving, nature photography and studying history.

Dr. Paley is fluent in English, Hebrew, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian.

Jarosław Michał Deszczyński

Surgeon who takes care of you when Dr. Paley departs

Medical Director of the Paley European Institute. Orthopedist specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal deformities, limb lengthening, treatment of articular cartilage defects and joint endoprosthetics. A graduate of the Medical University of Warsaw in the field of medicine and postgraduate studies in Clinical Research Methodology of the Medical University of Warsaw. In 2016 he defended his doctoral dissertation on high osteotomy of the tibia. He completed an internship at the Paley Institute of Pediatric Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Deformation in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

He was the head of the department of pediatric orthopedics and treatment of musculoskeletal deformities at the Medicover Hospital in Warsaw.

His greatest authority in the field of orthopedics is his father – Jarosław Deszczyński Senior, who instilled in him empathy and respect for other people. In medical practice, she focuses on cooperation and ensuring full comfort to her patients.

After his mentor, he repeats: “A surgeon is as good as his last operation is good” (Dror Paley).

Dad of two children. He loves “Star Wars” and classical music. Passionate about new technologies and aviation.

Tomasz Albrewczyński

The 2nd surgeon who supervises when Dr. Paley leaves

Orthopedist treating musculoskeletal deformities, limb lengthening, pediatric orthopedics and joint reconstruction. A graduate of the Medical University of Warsaw. He gained orthopedic experience in the Department and Clinic of the Second Medical Faculty of the Medical University of Warsaw. Then he did an internship at the Paley Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA.

This allowed him to build a solid foundation for further professional work. He successfully implements innovative solutions in the treatment process of his patients.

As he says about himself, he is a flesh and blood surgeon. The operating theater is the environment in which he feels best. In his professional practice, he focuses on the highest standards. He has long erased the word “compromise” from the dictionary, and he expects the same from his colleagues. His credo in life is: “Man has either excuses or results in life” (Canfield Jack).

Privately, a dad of two children and an enthusiast of motorization, especially engine construction.

My Clinic in Warsaw, Poland

The Paley European Institute

The Paley European Institute is a European representative of the world-famous center specializing in the treatment of congenital, developmental and traumatic orthopedic diseases as well as cosmetic stature lengthening for height gain.

The Paley European Institute’s mission is to provide the most technologically advanced treatments to improve patients’ lives.

Has a Physical Therapy Clinic with rehab specialists so you can expect a full recovery after limb lengthening surgery.

Uses top of the line, cutting edge technology for pre-operative planning

PRECICE 2.2 nails for limb lengthening

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

Our Services

CHOOSE YOUR TREATMENT

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. Paley is the most 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. Oftentimes, patients will visibly notice or feel their LLD as it can cause discomfort and 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 which Dr. Paley also treats regularly in his practice.

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 pre-surgery proportions and muscle tension to determine if the patient is a good candidate. It's highly recommended that the patient make arrangements to temporarily relocate to Wasrsaw, Poland to stay local for the lengthening phase.

3. Surgery Day

The internal lengthening nail will be implanted in either the patient's femurs or the tibias. After surgery patients typically stay in the hospital for approximately 4 days and 3 nights, before returning to a local patient-friendly housing accomodation.

4. Lengthening Phase

One week after surgery, the lengthening phase begins. Patients will typically lengthen the bones 0.75 - 1mm per day and could take 12 weeks to achieve 8cm in length on the 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 Poland, patients will undergo physical therapy with the physical therapy team. In addition, 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 may require a few days of local stay for monitoring and then the patient can return home.