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.

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 ...

Hip dysplasia, also known as developmental dislocation or congenital dislocation of the hip, is where socket of the hip joint doesn’t fully support the ball of the joint. The condition can create a ...

HSS is the world's leading academic medical center dedicated to musculoskeletal health. We are ranked No. 1 in orthopedics worldwide by Newsweek, and No. 1 in orthopedics in the United States for 15 ...

Delivering quality care to those afflicted with rheumatic disease. The HSS Department of Medicine serves our patients by providing expert medical care for nonsurgical musculoskeletal, autoimmune and ...

Dr. Brian Halpern was the first nonsurgical, fellowship-trained and board certified sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Halpern founded the Primary Sports Medicine program ...

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 ...

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 ...