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HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Total ankle replacement, also known as total ankle ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Articular cartilage can be damaged by a traumatic injury, ...

But sciatica may be new to you. The term is broadly used to describe pain that involves the sciatic nerve, which runs down the back of the leg. People describe sciatica as a dull, aching, shooting or ...

Working from home has become the new norm, but working without a desk can impact your posture. Here are 8 tips to help improve your posture at home. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in orthopedics in the U.S. If you sit at a desk all day (and let’s face it, isn’t that most of us?), chances are your hip ...

osteoarthritis (OA) is one of many different types of arthritis that can affect the human body. “Arthritis” comes from the Greek word arthron, meaning “inflammation.” However, this definition is not ...

Anesthesiologists at Hospital for Special Surgery work very closely with the orthopedic surgeons and entire perioperative team to ensure the safest and most comfortable experience for our patients ...

“Our body’s position and alignment significantly impact the way we feel,” says HSS physical therapist Astrid DiVincent, PT, DPT, OCS. “If we spend our waking lives in poor positions, it will ...

What is a facet joint injection? A facet joint injection is an injection into or around the joints that sit on either side of the vertebrae (bones) in the spine. These small joints connect each spinal ...

A bunion (hallux valgus) is a condition in which your big toe has a protruding bump at its base on the inside of the foot. This bump occurs when your foot alignment changes and causes your big toe to ...

The chest includes some of the most prominent muscles of our body, and they’re at work for us almost constantly. The main function of the chest muscles is to help you bring your arms closer to your ...