Dr. Dror Paley trained under the guidance of:
•        Professor Ilizarov of Russia (Ilizarov method)
•        Professor Debastiani of Italy (Orthofix method).
•        Professors Robert Salter, Norris Carroll, Colin Moseley, Mercer Rang, Robert Gillespie and Walter Bobechko of Toronto
(pediatric orthopedics)
•        Professors Marvin Tile and Joseph Schatzker of Toronto (orthopedic traumatology)
•        Professors Robert McMurtry and Susan McKinnon of Toronto (hand surgery)

Delivering Innovative Solutions read more click here:
Dr. Dror Paley activity in research field goes in two directions to develop (create/invent) and to improve both procedures and
devices. Some of his ideas were patented.

Until now he has developed (created/invented) more than 100 new operative procedures for bone and soft tissue reconstruction
of congenital, developmental and post-traumatic limb disorders.

Some of the new methods and operative procedures developed and performed by Dr. Paley are.:

•       S UPERhip for the hip reconstruction for congenital femoral deficiency

•       SUPERknee for reconstruction of the knee aliments in congenital femoral deficiency

•       SUPERankle for reconstruction of the ankle in fibular hemimelia

•       Patellar arthroplasty for tibial hemimelia

•       Ulnarization for radial club hand

•       Elbow reconstruction for ulna clubhand

•       Percutaneous Gigli saw and focal dome osteotomies

•       Fixator Assisted Nailing and Lengthening over nails (LON)

•       Multiplier Method for prediction of leg length discrepancy at maturity

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Dr. Paley has published over 120 articles in the peer-reviewed literature and has authored and edited five books and forty 45
book chapters. A full list of publishing position is included in part – SCIENTIFI C PUBLICATIONS and CURRICULUM VITAE.

Dr. Dror Paley's research on deformity correction lead to the CORA methodology which is published in detail in his classic on
deformity correction:

Principles of Deformity Correction (Springer Verlag, 2002) is an 800-page textbook. This book has set a new standard
in the understanding and treatment of limb deformities. This book has been reprinted 4 times and is considered an orthopedic
bestseller. This combined with the exercise book Principles of Deformity Correction Exercise Workbook (Springer Verlag, 2003)
was awarded the best illustrated medical textbook in 2003

Dr. Paley is Editor of the Journal of Limb Lengthening & Reconstruction

Read More Dedication to Teaching:

		From 1987 to 2001 Dr. Paley was professor of Orthopedics, chief of Pediatric Orthopedics and co-director and founder of
		the Maryland Center for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction at the University of Maryland. On more than one occasion, he was awarded the Orthopedic Residents Best Teacher Award.

		Dr. Dror Paley has lectured and has demonstrated surgeries in more than 50 countries. Dr. Paley organized the first Ilizarov
		course in 1987 and the first deformity course in 1989.

		Dr. Paley has organized and has run the internationally attended Annual Baltimore Limb Deformity Course since 1989. This
		course has been successful among surgeons around the world since 1989.

Dr. Paley provides training for specialists from around the world through a fellowship program.

		Dr. Dror Paley has presented 902 times during orthopedic conferences in the United states and 1152 times Internationally in
		over 70 countries. In 1989 he served as the first president of ASAMI North America (Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society). More information in CURRICULUM VITAE

		Dr. Paley was twice awarded the best teaching award by the residents of the University of Maryland.

		2010-2016: Dr. Paley had been Adjunct Professor University of Toronto and Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hospital for Sick
		Children Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2011- present: Professor, University of Vermont School of Medicine

7/16-present: Clinical Affiliate Professor of Surgery, Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

		Dr. Paley has the worlds largest experience with the ISKD implantable limb lengthening device (over 250 surgeries
		performed). In December of 2011 he was the first implant the NEW FDA approved PRECICE Internal Limb Lengthening device in the United States Dr. Paley has used or collaborated with the inventors of 4 other implantable limb lengthening (Albizzia, Orthogon, Phenix, Fitbone).

		Dr. Paley introduced the Ilizarov external fixator (the first six axis deformity correction device) to North America in 1986.
		Since then he has become an expert in the use of the Taylor Spatial Frame external fixator (Smith and Nephew) and now has the largest experience in the world in the use of this device for deformity correction and lengthening. He was instrumental in developing the software for computer radiographic planning with this device (TraumaCad) and the animated teaching videos and literature that are used worldwide to teach orthopedic surgeons how to use TSF for deformity correction. Dr. Paley is also actively involved in the development of the first monolateral six axis external fixator (SixFix, Biomet).

Read More Awards, Honors:
Dr. Dror Paley has received several awards, including a Gubernatorial Citation for Outstanding Contributions in Orthopedic
surgery in 1990 by the Governor of Maryland the Pauwel's Medal in Clinical Biomechanics in 1997 by the German-Speaking
Countries Orthopedic Association. Best paper/poster award by SICOT, AAOS, POSNA, AORS. He has also been made an
Honorary member of the Israeli Orthopedic Association Honorary Member Italian ASAMI, Honorary Member French ASAMI,
Honorary Member German Society for Trauma Surgeons, Honorary Member British ASAMI, Honorary Member, Polish
Orthopaedic Association, Honorary Member Venezuelan Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Honorary Member Royal
College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand (RCOST) Chairman of the Orthopedic Advisory Board The MHE Research
Foundation May 18, 2012 Dr. Paley named Healthcare Professional of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm
Beaches. 2014-2015 Chairman International Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society,

Read more about Dr. Dror Paley:
Dr. Paley grew up in Canada and moved to the United States in 1987. He has three children: Benjamin, Jonathan and Aviva. He
enjoys fitness training, biking, skiing, rock climbing, scuba diving, nature photography and studying history. He is fluent and
lectures in six languages – English, Hebrew, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian

Dr. Paley’s expertise extends equally to children and adults, as well as for the upper and lower extremities. He
specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a lot of common and rare health conditions. To read the
comprehensive listing of conditions Dr. Paley and the Institute treats Click Here
Congenital disorders:

Dysplasias:

Developmental Conditions and Centers:

In 1986, he introduced the Ilizarov method to the United States and Canada. Since that time, he has performed more
than 20,000 limb lengthening and reconstruction-related procedures on patients from all over the United States and
more than 70 countries from six continents.
Dr. Dror Paley’s main areas of focus are clinical treatment, research and education. His activity in the orthopedic field was
awarded and honored several times.

Professional profile:
Dror Paley, MD, FRCSC, is the director of the Paley Advanced Limb Lengthening Institute at St. Mary’s Medical
Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Paley was the founder and director of the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
and the co-director of the International Center for Limb Lengthening until May 2009. Prior to that he was the Chief of Pediatric
Orthopedics at the University of Maryland in Baltimore from 1987 to 2001.

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This website is for patients with limb deformities and limb length discrepancy. Over the past 30 years I have dedicated my
career to improving the lives of patients with limb problems. I have performed more than 20,000 limb reconstruction surgeries
to correct deformity or lengthen limbs and developed many of the most advanced surgical methods used for lengthening and
deformity correction. I wrote the book on deformity correction. The purpose of this website is to educate patients and their
families and friends on the techniques available for such limb reconstruction. Feel free to contact me if you have questions or
are seeking advice on the management of a limb reconstruction problem.

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Paley Institute Surgical Limb Reconstruction Fellowship Program

This UNIQUE fellowship is designed for orthopedic surgeons interested in
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Dec 24, 2011
First North American patient to receive a
new leg-lengthening device

Dr. Paley's interview on 20/20 Cosmetic Stature
Lengthening new leg-lengthening device

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ABC News WPBF New
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Dr. Paley performs surgery to help
Drew Gatten to walk, a 4 year old boy
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Dr. Paley Chairman of International Congress Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction
Society ILLRS 2015

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