What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, is the most common hereditary neuropathy. It is slightly more common in ...

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 ...

Hitting the road for the holidays? These easy car stretches are perfect for pit stops. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. Odds are if ...

The mission of the HSS Sarcoidosis Collaborative is to provide up-to-date, innovative, patient-centered care and service to all individuals affected by sarcoidosis. Our Collaborative is committed to a ...

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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 ...

Metabolic bone disease refers to abnormalities in bones caused by a broad spectrum of disorders. Conditions that are often considered metabolic bone disorders include osteoporosis, osteomalacia, ...

David S. Levine, MD, was born and raised on Long Island, New York. He attended Cornell University where he graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences with ‘Distinction in All Subjects’ in 1988.

The HSS Neighborhood Directory has been compiled to assist patients and visitors during their time at Hospital for Special Surgery. These establishments are located in close proximity to HSS. We hope ...

What is a periacetabular osteotomy? A periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a surgical treatment for hip dysplasia that is caused by a deformity in the acetabulum, the curved portion of the pelvis that ...

HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, ranked No. 1 in orthopedics for 15 years in a row by U.S. News & ...

The mission of the Department of Biomechanics is to apply principles of engineering and materials science to solve orthopedic problems by conducting basic and applied research that translates to the ...