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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Lisa Sammaritano joined Hospital for Special Surgery in 1988, when she began her fellowship in rheumatic diseases. She maintains a clinical practice and conducts clinical research focused on ...

Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi is Co-Chief of HSS Spine and an spine surgeon at HSS. He also serves as Chief Medical Officer of HSS Florida. Dr. Qureshi is a recognized leader and one of the premier surgeons in ...

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. Mark Drakos is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the foot and ankle as well as sports medicine injuries. He is a Team Orthopedist for the New York Knicks and the New York Mets as ...

Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that allows orthopedic surgeons to assess - and in most cases, treat - a range of conditions affecting the knee joint. During the procedure, the ...

The goal of the Lupus and Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) Center of Excellence is to provide the highest quality of care to enhance our patients’ lives. Lupus and APS are autoimmune diseases that are ...

Broken ankles are painful and temporarily disabling. If a fractured ankle is not properly treated, it can lead to significant, long-term complications and debility. A broken ankle is a fracture or ...

Rehabilitation professionals can create and adapt prosthetic and orthotic devices that can be used with many types of footwear to achieve optimum gait patterns on flat, level surfaces. Additionally, ...

Dr. David Helfet serves as Founding Medical Director of HSS at NCH, the collaboration formed to bring high quality orthopedic care to southwest Florida. He has begun a phased transition of his ...

Dr. Beth Shubin Stein is an orthopedic surgeon and Co-Director of the Women's Sports Medicine Center at HSS. She has developed a particular interest and expertise in arthroscopic and reconstructive ...