DEPARTMENT:	Orthopaedic Surgery � International Center for Limb Lengthening
TITLE OF COURSE:	Orthopaedic Limb Reconstruction Subinternship
COURSE DIRECTOR:	John E. Herzenberg, MD Dror Paley, MD
DESCRIPTION AND GOALS OF COURSE:	The International Center for Limb Lengthening specializes in complex tertiary limb reconstruction problems in children and adults. Patients come from across the US and typically have challenging problems secondary to either birth defects or trauma. We use a wide variety of techniques including external fixators and internal fixation. The student will participate in the clinic evaluation and surgery of these patients, working directly with either Dr. Herzenberg or Paley. Students also interact with fellows, and have graduated responsibility. The student is expected to attend teaching rounds and conferences.
DURATION:	4 - 8 weeks
HOURS OF PARTICIPATION:	Full-time. No nights or weekends.
NUMBER OF STUDENTS:	1
LOCATION:	Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics Sinai Hospital of Baltimore 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21215
TIME OF YEAR AVAILABLE:	All year
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:	Prerequisite - Basic Surgery Clerkship Research opportunities are available.
Contact:  Wendy Robinson to schedule a rotation Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Medical Education Office Phone:  410-601-9720;  Fax:  410-601-6308 Wrrobins@lifebridgehealth.org