The limb deformity division treats congenital (from birth) and acquired problems of both the upper and lower extremities. We are expert in treating posttraumatic limb reconstruction, for fractures that do no unite (nonunions), or become infected. In addition, for patients who have limb length discrepancies, we perform limb lengthening surgery with both internal (PRECICE limb lengthening implants) and external devices (Ilizarov, Taylor-Spatial Frame, limb lengthening rails).
We treat both adult and children with rare conditions affecting the arms and legs. Some of the conditions treated include knock-knees, bowlegs, limb length discrepancy, growth arrest, angular deformity, and stature lengthening.
The MUHC and Shriners Hospital for Children – Canada can now serve pediatric, young adolescent and adult patient with similar pathology. We have developed a transition program to help patients move seamlessly across sites. Together, the providers are able to perform limb deformity, limb lengthening and complex extremity reconstruction across all age groups.
Faculty
Dr. Reggie Hamdy
Appointments at: Montreal Children's Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children
Dr. Mitchell Bernstein
Appointments at: Montreal General Hospital, Montreal Children's Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children
Fellowship training: Trauma / Limb-Lengthening
Video
Tibial Bone Transport over an Intramedullary Nail Using Cable and Pulleys
Full procedure in PDF can be found here:
Tibial Bone Transport Over an Intramedullary Nail Using Cable and Pulleys
In the News
Dr. Bernstein diagnoses condition that seems invisible
Click here to read the CBC Story
Click here to view CBC video segment
Click here to read the Le journal de Montréal article (French)
Video of Air Canada Foundation featuring the Montreal Shriners Hospital for Children
English video https://youtu.be/GSpX1ClcB-8
French video https://youtu.be/X2bJinTW7n4