Paley Foundation
2026 Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques 2 Day Course
2026 Advanced Rehabilitation Techniques 2 Day Course
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Advanced Rehabilitation for Limb Lengthening & Deformity Correction Course
September 26 - 27, 2026
This 2-day course will present specialized rehabilitation techniques for limb lengthening and deformity correction. Topics will include the history and evolution of limb lengthening, tenets of limb lengthening with external and internal fixation, presentation of conditions treated with deformity correction and limb lengthening, muscle and soft tissue response to limb lengthening, pain and anxiety management, surgical management techniques, hospital-based and outpatient management of the lengthening patient, rehabilitation protocols, splint management and fabrication techniques.
- Review various limb deformities suitable for correction and lengthening.
- Define basic treatment options for pediatric and adult orthopedic deformities.
- Identify precautions to observe when treating patients undergoing limb lengthening.
- Become familiar with basic treatment protocols for patients undergoing:
- Femoral lengthening (internal vs external fixation).
- Tibial lengthening (internal vs external fixation).
- Humeral lengthening (internal vs external fixation).
- Determine the pitfalls of limb lengthening and apply a proactive, systems-based approach that combines primary prevention with risk management, intervention, and safety initiatives.
The 2 day event will occur on the campus of St. Mary's Medical Center (901 45th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33407).
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