Investigational studies are conducted at Hospital for Special Surgery in an attempt to prevent musculoskeletal diseases and enhance the quality of life of those who are afflicted by them. If you are a ...

In 1884, Dr. William Halstead performed what is believed to be the first peripheral nerve block. That Dr. Halstead was a surgeon should come as no surprise — the anesthetic technique he employed ...

We're all at our best after a restful night's sleep. But convincing our body and mind to turn off for the day can be a challenge. Most people think of lying down as their way of relaxing, says Anna ...

What causes lumbar spinal stenosis? Trauma to the spine can cause stenosis, but more commonly, narrowing within the lumbar spine is the result of normal wear-and-tear on the spine in the form of ...

On the flip side, certain athletes are prone to tight hip flexors—particularly runners and bikers, who repeatedly use the hip flexors to lift their legs, which shortens the hip flexor muscles, says ...

The HSS Osseointegration Limb Replacement Center at Hospital for Special Surgery provides a major advance in amputation reconstruction surgery for amputees who have not tolerated or do not want to use ...

Osteoarthritis: A common joint disorder. osteoarthritis (OA) is one of many different types of arthritis that can affect the human body. “Arthritis” comes from the Greek word arthron, meaning ...

Importance of core strength. All body movement involves the core. The core muscles stabilize and prevent excessive force on the spine. Because the core is so central to your body’s functioning, ...

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, ...

What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease is the progressive deterioration of the discs between the vertebrae in the spine, as well as arthritis in the spine’s facet joints. An ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Total ankle replacement, also known as total ankle ...

We spoke to Dr. Carr for tips on getting back up to speed following an injury. His first piece of advice: Focus on getting better overall. “Use your recovery as an opportunity to work on other aspects ...