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 ...

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 ...

HSS is the world's leading academic medical center for musculoskeletal heath, offering courses and training for the national and international rehabilitation community.

Dr. Nicole Matar is a highly skilled pain management physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pain conditions. She offers both interventional and non-interventional ...

1. What is antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder in which the patient’s immune system makes antibodies (antiphospholipid antibodies [aPL]) ...

Residency at HSS is embedded in a culture of excellence: HSS consistently ranks among U.S.News and World Report’s top hospitals for orthopaedics and rheumatology. Our graduates become not only ...

Under New York's Health Care Proxy Law, any competent person can authorize another person (often a family member) to make health care decisions, if the patient becomes unable to do so. You do this by ...

Dr. Joseph H. Feinberg specializes in brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries and disorders as well as in the nonsurgical management of musculoskeletal disorders. He has served as the team ...

The synovium membrane is found in joints like your knee and shoulder. This thin membrane surrounds the inner lining of your joint and may have folds and fringes. Its main function is to create ...

Treatment for lower back pain is often nonsurgical. Learn more from the articles and blog posts below, or find the best doctor at HSS for your particular back pain condition and insurance plan.

Dr. Doruk Erkan is a Physician-Scientist at the Barbara Volcker Center for Women and Rheumatic Diseases, Attending Rheumatologist and Clinical Researcher at Hospital for Special Surgery, and Professor ...

Members are selected through a robust application and inspection process which evaluates their credentials, provision of care, facilities and scope of service. Patients can easily and confidently ...