HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (also called posterior ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. By Stephen Fealy, MD Tears to the specialized cartilage ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As recently as the late 1980s, individuals in the United States who had limb length discrepancies – the result of a poorly healed fracture, disease, or a congenital defect – had few treatment options.

Bunion Pain and Treatments. Although some people feel that their bunion is unattractive, the condition is not always painful. If you have only minor discomfort due to a bunion, your toe and foot pain ...

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 ...

Get back to what you love to do the most. Our therapists specialize in helping patients recover from injury, improve strength before and after surgery, and enhance wellness and performance. We offer a ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. The range of technologies used in total hip and knee ...

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 spondylosis? Spondylosis is another word for osteoarthritis of the spine, a condition that usually develops with age, and is the result of normal “wear and tear” on both the soft structures ...