The HSS Osseointegration Limb Replacement Center at Hospital for Special Surgery provides a major advance in amputation reconstruction surgery for amputees who have not tolerated or do not want to use ...

Articular cartilage can be damaged by a traumatic injury, progressive wear or systemic disease. Loss or erosion of articular cartilage causes pain, weakness and dysfunction. If left untreated, ...

The anterior collateral ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are two of the four main ligaments that help stabilize the knee. The other two are the posterior cruciate ligament or PCL ...

Hospital for Special Surgery and The Hospital for Special Surgery Fund, Inc. (collectively, “HSS”, “we,” “our,” or “us”) offers MyHSS as a mobile application available through the Apple App Store and ...

Spinal Stenosis Degeneration of the bones in the spine, called spinal stenosis, can also lead to low back pain. Unlike with disc problems, however, movements that extend the spine, such as bending ...

Surgical techniques for knee replacements have evolved considerably over the years. Today, many more knee replacements are being performed using robotic assistance. Surgeons who use surgical robots ...

Ever wish you could have your own personal massage therapist? What if we told you there’s a tool you can use all by yourself that targets tired muscles and soothes soreness? “A foam roller can help ...

But what if you’re still experiencing some headaches, dizziness, neck pain or vision problems two weeks later? Physical therapy can play a role in restoring neurological function that isn’t getting ...

Although any bone in the body can break, the collarbone, wrist, ankle, spinal vertebrae and hip are most prone to a fracture, says Nicholas Sama, MD, director of Orthopedic Trauma at HSS Florida in ...

1. Make sure you really need it. Before deciding on knee replacement surgery, it's crucial to determine if it’s the best option for you. As Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle explains, "you should discuss ...

Here, HSS surgeons Edwin P. Su, MD, and Brian Chalmers, MD, both specialists in hip and knee replacement surgery, discuss knee replacement alternatives that can relieve pain, restore mobility, and ...

Both tend to happen to active people, and often, they share the same symptoms. But there are a few telltale signs you can use to know the difference. Here, HSS primary sports medicine physicians ...