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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The degeneration of the ankle cartilage associated with ankle arthritis can be caused by wear and tear over time (osteoarthritis) or from a chronic, rheumatic disease. There are two basic types of ...

What is a periacetabular osteotomy? A periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a surgical treatment for hip dysplasia that is caused by a deformity in the acetabulum, the curved portion of the pelvis that ...

Dr. Mark Drakos is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the foot and ankle as well as sports medicine injuries. He is a Team Orthopedist for the New York Knicks and the New York Mets as ...

The mission of the Department of Biomechanics is to apply principles of engineering and materials science to solve orthopedic problems by conducting basic and applied research that translates to the ...

Eighteen holes of golf can consist of more than 25 swings, which equals a lot of stress on the lower back (forces equal to eight times the body weight!). To keep your spine healthy, warm up, prepare, ...

Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi is Co-Chief of HSS Spine and an spine surgeon at HSS. He also serves as Chief Medical Officer of HSS Florida. Dr. Qureshi is a recognized leader and one of the premier surgeons in ...