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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

For more than 20 years, HSS has published Health Connection, which provides practical information to help people prevent and manage muscle and bone conditions and improve overall health. Issues are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. Joseph H. Feinberg specializes in brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries and disorders as well as in the nonsurgical management of musculoskeletal disorders. He has served as the team ...

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 ...

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 ...

The physiatrists at Hospital for Special Surgery perform non-operative treatment procedures on patients who have spinal and sports-related injuries as well as other musculoskeletal problems. These ...