Since its founding in 1863, HSS has trained the minds, hearts, and hands of some of the finest orthopedic surgeons in the United States. A steadfast commitment to excellence in education dates back to ...

Learn what to do for a jammed finger, the different types of finger injuries, and when you might need to seek medical help. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the ...

Dr. Scott Rodeo is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and is an Attending Surgeon at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery, ...

Welcome to the HSS synovial pathology scoring image directory. Here you will find instructions for scoring 20 histologic features of synovial frozen sections that predict whether the sample synovium ...

Please note: These guidelines are specific to surgical approaches and should be approved by your surgeon prior to use for your optimal safety.

Learn which poses are safe while you're recovering and which to avoid ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When HSS surgeons require an in-depth view of a patient’s orthopedic condition, they call on the Department of Radiology and Imaging and the scientists in the MRI Research Lab. Our lab's focus is two ...

At Hospital for Special Surgery, a saphenous nerve block may be used for pain control after surgery of the knee and foot. The saphenous nerve is a branch of the femoral nerve. It is purely a sensory ...

Dr. Schulman specializes in the care of patients with various autoimmune and rheumatic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative inflammatory arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and ...