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Our Mission

The Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute (POSI), founded by Dr. Dror Paley in 2009 in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, is a world leader in providing the most technologically advanced treatments to improve the lives of those who suffer from congenital, developmental, and post-traumatic orthopedic conditions. With a team of 26 elite surgeons, POSI is the largest orthopedic medical tourism destination globally drawing patients from all 50 U.S. states and over 110 countries.

Recognized for excellence in orthopedic, spine, trauma, and sports medicine care, POSI has earned accolades such as the Best of Palm Beach County Community Choice Award and multiple Top Docs honors. Its 350+ staff deliver comprehensive services, including joint replacement, trauma reconstruction, amputee surgery, advanced pain management, and rehabilitation. Facilities include a specialized outpatient therapy center, prosthetics lab, imaging center, and gait lab.

With campuses in South Florida and international branches in Poland, UAE, and Colombia, POSI continues to expand its global footprint. Its philanthropic arms, the Paley Foundation and unLIMBited Foundation, support mission trips, training for international fellows, and financial aid for patients.

Limb Deformity Correction & Lengthening

The Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute is home to world-renowned experts in limb lengthening and deformity correction. Led by Dr. Dror Paley, our team has performed thousands of successful limb reconstruction procedures. The teams’ expertise extends to treating rare orthopedic conditions and pioneering innovative reconstructive techniques, shifting the focus from amputation to limb preservation and functional restoration.

Joint Preservation

Led by Dr. Tom Minas, the Joint Preservation & Replacement Center at the Paley Institute specializes in both conservative and surgical treatments for hip and knee conditions. Using cutting-edge techniques like direct anterior hip replacement and patient-customized knee surgery, the center focuses on reducing pain and accelerating recovery.

Advanced Pediatric Orthopedics

The Pediatric Orthopedics Center at the Paley Institute specializes in treating complex congenital and acquired orthopedic conditions in children, including achondroplasia, scoliosis, congenital femoral deficiency, fibular hemimelia, and more. With a commitment to personalized care, the institute provides comprehensive support for families throughout the treatment process.
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Spinal Deformity Correction

The Paley Institute Spine Center, led by Drs. Feldman, Shufflebarger, and Hariharan, specializes in operative and non-operative treatments for spinal conditions across all age groups. Using cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedures, the team provides personalized treatment plans for conditions like Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Spina Bifida.

Serving children and adults from the local community, the United States, and the World, the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute offers comprehensive, coordinated care from an experienced team of professionals designed for the specific needs of each patient.

At the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, our treatment philosophy focuses on reconstruction over amputation, and a commitment to preserving limbs and joints and restoring function.