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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. Riley J. Williams III is an orthopedic surgeon in the Sports Medicine Institute at HSS specializing in knee, shoulder and elbow surgery. He is also a Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr ...

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 ...

With more young people participating in organized sports than ever before, it’s no surprise that the number of pediatric sports injuries is on the rise. While some of these injuries mirror those seen ...

In the beginning of the school year, Dr. John Blanco often sees more children and teenagers with back or shoulder pain. The culprit is often a heavy backpack. “In addition to being concerned about ...

Dr. Lisa Sammaritano joined Hospital for Special Surgery in 1988, when she began her fellowship in rheumatic diseases. She maintains a clinical practice and conducts clinical research focused on ...

Retrocalcaneal bursitis (also known as ankle bursitis or Achilles tendon bursitis) is a condition in which the retrocalcaneal bursa, a small cushioning sac between the heel bone and the Achilles ...