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 ...

Hallux rigidus: This is a form of degenerative arthritis that can cause severe pain in the big toe.It's characterized by stiffness and restricted range of motion in the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint ...

The benefits of regular exercise are well known. But sports activity is one of the leading causes of injury to the hand, wrist and elbow. They range from overuse injuries like tennis elbow and ...

Microdiscectomy is a type of minimally invasive discectomy commonly used to treat a herniated disc.When a herniated disc compresses a spinal nerve, symptoms can include pain (which may extend down one ...

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 ...

Common Achilles tendon injuries include Achilles tendonitis, which can occur due to overuse, a change in activity or sudden increase in activity, or other anatomic causes.This condition typically ...

Breaks in the pelvis or acetabulum of the hip joint are among the most serious injuries treated by orthopedic surgeons. Often the result of a traumatic incident such as a motor vehicle accident or a ...

The HSS Rehabilitation National Network members are physical and occupational therapy providers recommended by HSS, the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world.

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 ...

Is a knee replacement in your future—or recent past? Learn how to ease back into an exercise routine after physical therapy, plus what to expect long-term. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Sponsored by the Department of Social Work Programs, Staff ...

Inflammatory arthritis is a condition many people endure for a lifetime. Thanks to advances in treatment, however, innovative medications can delay and even halt the progression of the disease, and ...