Lower back pain is the most common diagnosis seen by physical therapists. Most cases will resolve in less than two weeks with ...

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 ...

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, ...

Hospital for Special Surgery and The Hospital for Special Surgery Fund, Inc. (collectively, “HSS”, “we,” “our,” or “us”) offers MyHSS as a mobile application available through the Apple App Store and ...

If you have rheumatoid arthritis or another rheumatic disease, your doctor may prescribe a type of medication called a DMARD. These medications relieve inflammation and pain in people with rheumatic ...

For many people experiencing pain and dysfunction in their knees due to osteoarthritis, knee gel injections – a procedure also known as viscosupplementation – can provide long-lasting relief. These ...

The most reliable pain-relieving injection for hip pain is cortisone, says Struan Coleman, MD, PhD, an attending orthopedic surgeon in the Department of Sports Medicine and Hip Preservation at HSS.

Surgical techniques for knee replacements have evolved considerably over the years. Today, many more knee replacements are being performed using robotic assistance. Surgeons who use surgical robots ...

Ever wish you could have your own personal massage therapist? What if we told you there’s a tool you can use all by yourself that targets tired muscles and soothes soreness? “A foam roller can help ...

But what if you’re still experiencing some headaches, dizziness, neck pain or vision problems two weeks later? Physical therapy can play a role in restoring neurological function that isn’t getting ...

1. Make sure you really need it. Before deciding on knee replacement surgery, it's crucial to determine if it’s the best option for you. As Dr. Gonzalez Della Valle explains, "you should discuss ...

Here, HSS surgeons Edwin P. Su, MD, and Brian Chalmers, MD, both specialists in hip and knee replacement surgery, discuss knee replacement alternatives that can relieve pain, restore mobility, and ...