At the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), we specialize in bone and joint disorders from infancy through adulthood. Led by our ACC Medical Director Alejandro Leali, MD, our goal is to relieve pain, restore ...

Stephen B. Doty, PhD Director, Analytical Microscopy Laboratory Sixth Floor, Caspary Research Building, Hospital for Special Surgery 541 E. 71th Street, New York, New York 10021 Tel: 212.606.1417 Fax: ...

Total ankle replacement, also known as total ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical treatment for ankle arthritis that is appropriate for some patients. Ankle replacement surgery has been an option for ...

Into indoor cycling? Here’s a step-by-step guide to proper bike setup for newbies and experienced riders alike. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics ...

Stretching at night can help you fall asleep faster and avoid sleep-related pain. HSS physical therapists Anna Ribaudo and Sheena Alva have 10 stretches to try. Advice to improve your movement, ...

Articular cartilage can be damaged by a traumatic injury, progressive wear or systemic disease. Loss or erosion of articular cartilage causes pain, weakness and dysfunction. If left untreated, ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. If you have a back, you’ve almost certainly had lower back pain. Roughly eight in 10 Americans ...

During knee replacement surgery, the surgeon replaces parts of a worn out or degenerated knee joint with an artificial joint – also called an implant or a prosthesis. Outcomes for this operation are ...

Limb length differences, in which one arm or leg is shorter than the other, can be debilitating and lead to other medical problems, such as back, shoulder, hip or knee pain. Although limb length ...

Imagine trying to drive your car around with an empty tank. That is how your body functions when it has no energy. Eventually, you will not be able to continue. “Energy provides the body with proper ...

Having a strong posterior chain can help you with everything from daily tasks to lowering your risk for arthritis and bone loss. The posterior chain comprises the muscles along the back lower half of ...

Normally, training for an event is a good thing—it helps you improve your performance, meet your personal goals and avoid injury. But in some cases, when athletes train too much, they can develop ...