The Center is comprised mainly of active and athletic women who understand what it’s like to train and compete at all levels. We have first hand knowledge that sports injuries and conditions impact ...

World-class orthopedic care, where you live. Our doctors are here for you no matter where you live. We’re constantly looking for ways to make our expertise more accessible – so that you can get back ...

Adding elliptical training to your workout routine can offer many benefits, no matter your fitness level. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Arthroscopy is the examination of the interior of a joint by using an arthroscope or "scope" – a flexible, fiber-optic tube with a small camera that is connected to a monitor. This allows a surgeon to ...

Broken ankles are painful and temporarily disabling. If a fractured ankle is not properly treated, it can lead to significant, long-term complications and debility. A broken ankle is a fracture or ...

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 ...

Are your hip flexors tight? Chances are the answer is yes. HSS physical therapist Kimberly Baptiste-Mbadiwe shares why the area can get so tense and how to loosen it up. Advice to improve your ...

Dr. Gregory S. DiFelice is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Traumatology and Joint Reconstruction Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery and New York-Presbyterian ...

Dr. Lawrence V. Gulotta is the Chief of the Shoulder and Elbow Division of the Sports Medicine Institute at Hospital for Special Surgery. He specializes in shoulder surgery and sports medicine, ...

HSS is the world's leading academic medical center dedicated to musculoskeletal health. We are ranked No. 1 in orthopedics worldwide by Newsweek, and No. 1 in orthopedics in the United States for 15 ...