We enhance the quality of patient lives through cutting edge research in diagnostic imaging. The Department of Radiology and Imaging is nationally and internationally recognized as the premier center ...

Scoliosis most commonly appears during childhood or adolescence, but it can also develop and progress during adulthood. Scoliosis is a lateral (or sideways) curvature of the spine in one or more ...

Femoral osteotomy is a surgical procedure that is performed to correct specific deformities of the femur – the long bone in the upper leg – and the hip joint. Orthopedic surgeons perform the operation ...

Your core includes your abdominal muscles, plus more in your back and pelvis. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. Your core is your body’s ...

Hip arthritis is one of the most commonly treated conditions at HSS. How does the hip joint work? What is hip arthritis? What causes hip arthritis? What are the symptoms of hip arthritis? If I have ...

Este programa de apoyo y educación está diseñado específicamente para personas de la comunidad latina con artritis inflamatoria (AI) y sus familias. Todos los materiales y eventos del programa se ...

We offer convenient same-day options for orthopedic care. Please check with your insurance to see if a referral is required. Or call us. If you prefer to speak with someone, we can help you schedule ...

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 physiatrists at Hospital for Special Surgery perform non-operative treatment procedures on patients who have spinal and sports-related injuries as well as other musculoskeletal problems. These ...

Dr. David Altchek is an orthopedic surgeon and Co-Chief Emeritus of the HSS Sports Medicine Institute. He is the Medical Director for the New York Mets and a medical consultant for the NBA. He ...

You are strong! You made it home. But your fight is not yet over. In order to return to health, it is important to restore muscle and strength as well as provide your body with the nutrients it needs ...

Back and neck pain is a common experience for many people in their daily lives. With these simple stretches, you can minimize your pain. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health ...