While commonly referred to as a “broken wrist,” most wrist fractures are actually fractures of one or both of the two bones of the forearm, the radius and the ulna. A fracture of the distal radius is ...

Determining the cause of hip pain usually starts with a visit to the family doctor, internist, or orthopedist. In many cases, the physician can make a diagnosis and recommend a course of treatment ...

Pediatric foot deformity is a term that includes a range of conditions that may affect the bones, tendons, and muscles of the foot. Among those most frequently treated at HSS are cavus foot, tarsal ...

A comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and management of ALS. Evidence from international research studies shows that when people with neuromuscular diseases are cared for by a multidisciplinary ...

Residency at HSS is embedded in a culture of excellence: HSS consistently ranks among U.S.News and World Report’s top hospitals for orthopaedics and rheumatology. Our graduates become not only ...

Tendonitis is a general term to describe inflammation of a tendon, a thick, rope-like tissue that attaches a bone to a muscle. Tendonitis differs from arthritis, which refers to inflammation of a ...

The doctors and scientists in the HSS Center for Regenerative Medicine study a range of regenerative medicine therapies. These treatments seek to heal or regenerate tissues that have been damaged by ...

Dr. Aaron Daluiski is a clinician-scientist specializing in adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and ...

Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Peter Fabricant breaks down what you need to know about the effects of sports specialization on young kids. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health ...

Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that allows orthopedic surgeons to assess - and in most cases, treat - a range of conditions affecting the knee joint. During the procedure, the ...

Dr. Beth Shubin Stein is an orthopedic surgeon and Co-Director of the Women's Sports Medicine Center at HSS. She has developed a particular interest and expertise in arthroscopic and reconstructive ...

Dr. Thomas P. Sculco was Surgeon-in-Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery from 2003 to 2014 and is currently Surgeon-in-Chief Emeritus. He is also Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Cornell ...