The Paley Institute Stature Center vs.
HSS for Stature Lengthening
The Paley Institute Stature Center is the global leader in stature lengthening, built on Dr. Dror Paley’s unmatched experience in limb lengthening and a dedicated program that includes surgery, physical therapy, follow-up, and return-to-function planning.
HSS is a major orthopedic hospital with an established limb-lengthening service.
Paley Stature Center vs. HSS: At a Glance
What patients want to know
Paley Stature Center
HeightRx at ICLL
60 sessions included
Not offered
Yes. Dr. Paley + Dr. Robbins
No. Dr. Rozbruch and Dr. Reif work independently
Yes
Yes
PRECICE Max
PRECICE Max
Yes. Medical + stature case
Yes - primarily medical
All prices, packages, and device availability should be confirmed directly with each provider before scheduling.
Physical Therapy
Paley Stature Center includes 60 physical therapy sessions as part of the stature-lengthening program. HSS does not include physical therapy sessions in its stature-lengthening package.
Patients should ask:
- How much will PT cost if it is not included?
- Is the therapist experienced with bilateral stature lengthening?
- What happens if I need more therapy than initially planned?
Surgeon Coverage
The Paley Stature Center features a collaborative surgeon team led by Dr. Paley and Dr. Robbins, with Dr. Shannon and Dr. Miller providing backup coverage. HSS lists Dr. Robert Rozbruch and Dr. Taylor Reif for stature surgery, but they work independently rather than as a shared stature team.
Patients should ask:
- Who reviews my X-rays or adjusts my distraction rate during the lengthening phase?
- Who covers my care if my primary surgeon is out of town?
- Is there a defined team assigned to elective stature patients?
EOS Imaging
Both Paley Stature Center and HSS offer EOS: a low-radiation, biplanar imaging system that captures full-body alignment from the front and side. This is a shared strength at both centers.
Technology
Both Paley Stature Center and HSS use PRECICE Max. Dr. Paley helped develop the PRECICE system across multiple generations, which highlights the Paley Stature Center’s experience with the device and its recovery protocols.
Published Results
The Paley Stature Center has published peer-reviewed research on stature lengthening using internal magnetic nails. It has also made more recent results available through a Patient Fact Sheet. HSS publishes outcomes data primarily for medical limb-lengthening indications.
Patients should ask:
- Do these research results specifically apply to elective stature-lengthening patients?
Get a Personalized Stature-Lengthening Plan
Talk with the Paley Stature Lengthening team about your goals, anatomy, recovery plan, and the support included throughout treatment.
