Getting reliability data about the hospitals you’re considering for your care can help you choose better and avoid unnecessary risks.
Femur lengthening is a surgery focused on reducing pain and getting you back to the activities you love. But not all hospitals achieve the same results. Some are more reliable than others. With the help of the HSS Hospital Reliability Scorecard, you can make sure you're asking the critical questions to find the hospital that's right for you. Understanding the data points below will help you make the best decision for your care. Learn why we chose these factors.
Orthopedic surgery to treat a leg length discrepancy, where an adjustable rod is implanted into the femur (thigh bone) and then gradually lengthened to promote natural new bone growth.
Takes place in a hospital.
In general, 1 to 2 nights of postsurgical monitoring and physical therapy, including mobility exercises and learning how to use crutches.
"Helena’s right leg was about an inch and a half shorter than her left. This Fall she competed in the Virginia State Ninja Warrior competition and came in 3rd place for 11 year old girls. She will go on to Nationals in February."
Success Rate
Out of 20 responses, 74% response rate
Out of 49 responses, 64% response rate.
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2022.
Patient Experience
Source: CMS Care Compare, Feb 2025 Release.
Complications
Lower is better.
Source: FAIR Health, July 2021 – December 2022.
Testimonial
I am back at work doing what I enjoy and it is absolutely because of the two surgeons who took the time to do their job and get me back in the game.
Michael,
Femur Lengthening: Internal Method
Avoidable Hospital Visits
Lower is better.
Source: FAIR Health, July 2021 – December 2022.
For inpatient procedures.
Procedure Volume
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2022.
How much do endorsements from third parties really matter? The answer all depends on who’s doing the endorsing. Several groups of independent experts have dug deeper and found U.S. News & World Report to be the most credible of the various hospital rating systems.
The Hospital Reliability Scorecard highlights valuable data to consider before you schedule your procedure. Our helpful worksheet makes it easy to compare different hospitals.
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