How to be taller or cosmetic limb lengthening - New Paley European Institute "Medical Talks" podcast with Joanna Sobolewska

We are excited to announce the launch of our original podcast and YouTube channel, Medical Talks, hosted by Joanna Sobolewska, known as Medical Mother - an ambassador of patient-centeredness and empathy in medicine.

Medical Talks is a space for frank conversations - with patients, their families and Paley European Institute specialists. It addresses topics that are often overlooked in everyday care: emotions, difficult decisions, the treatment process, hope and change.

Our conversations focus not only on medicine, but first and foremost on people and their stories. We talk about the treatment of rare diseases, surgical dilemmas, months of rehabilitation - from the perspective of the patient and his loved ones.

At the center of all stories is the family- because at the Paley European Institute we are guided by the principle of family-centered care, that is, patient-centered care for the patient and their loved ones. Patient-centeredness is not just an idea - it's a daily practice that lies at the heart of our mission.

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Clubfoot isn't the end of the world

Clubfoot is a congenital defect that is present at birth. It is characterized by a specific foot alignment consisting of four elements: plantar flexion, heel varus, cavus deformity, and forefoot adduction. A foot deformed in this way resembles a golf club in shape, hence the English name for the condition, “clubfoot.” In Poland, this condition affects approximately 1 in 1,000 newborns. As Dr. Kapiński explains, the key […]

June 18, 2026

Monika's Story: How Osseointegration Restored Her Freedom After 36 Years of Living with an Amputation

Monika has been living with an amputated leg for 36 years. Over the past 15 years, she has struggled with increasing difficulties related to her socket prosthesis, which at one point brought her to the brink of deciding to switch to a wheelchair. Her story is a journey toward osseointegration, an innovative method involving the implantation of a prosthesis directly into the bone, which eliminates the need for […]

June 18, 2026

The Process of Obtaining a Disability Determination for a Child, Step by Step

A diagnosis of a disability in a child is an enormous emotional challenge for parents. Shortly thereafter, however, another equally difficult task arises: navigating the maze of procedures and bureaucracy. Natalia Gos, a physician assistant at the Paley European Institute who has been helping families through this process for years, shares practical insights on how to effectively obtain the necessary documents and support […]