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This is the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Podcast. Exploring the science, innovation, and people transforming limb deformity reconstruction.

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  • Avg 33 min
  • English

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  • July 1 · 38 min

    #7 - Mani Kahn & Jessica Rivera

    In this episode of Distractions, Mani Kahn and Jessica Rivera discuss the latest research on bone regeneration, including new findings and what it means for healing and patient outcomes.

  • June 1 · 20 min

    #6 - Jill Flanagan & Mitchell Bernstein

    In this commentary episode from the 2025 Annual Meeting, Mitchell Bernstein and Jill Flanagan discuss key highlights from the event, including the importance of giving surgeons a platform to present research, collaborate with peers, and learn from one another. They reflect on the conversations and innovations that made this year’s meeting impactful while also looking ahead to the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting, which is quickly approaching.

  • May 18 · 41 min

    #5- Mitchell Bernstein, John Herzenberg, & Reid Nichols

    Mitchell Bernstein and Reid Nichols sit down with John Herzenberg, past president of LLRS, for a conversation shaped by purpose, mentorship, and global impact. From knowing since high school that he wanted to become a doctor, to leaving home at 15 for Israel and navigating the path to medicine, he shares how early exposure and mentorship sparked his passion.

  • May 4 · 27 min

    #4 – Mitchell Bernstein, Reid Nichols & Dror Paley

    Episode 4 is one you don’t want to miss. In this Hall of Fame conversation, hosts Mitchell Bernstein and Reid Nichols sit down with Dr. Dror Paley to unpack the journey that shaped one of the most innovative minds in limb reconstruction. From a lecture in Toronto that sparked his curiosity, to traveling across Europe to train with pioneers like Ilizarov, Paley shares how those formative years built the foundation for everything that followed. Learning new languages, immersing himself in different techniques, and training in Kurgan gave him more than skill, it gave him perspective. His biggest takeaway? Don’t just follow the lines, learn when to think beyond them.

  • March 23 · 17 min

    #2- Harley Pasternak & Mitchell Bernstein

    In Episode 2, celebrity trainer and NYT best‑selling author Harley Pasternak sits down with our President Mitchell Bernstein to discuss why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential to perform at your best.

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