The shoulder is composed of three bones that, together, form four joints. (Visit this page to see an illustration of the shoulder bones). The largest of these joints, which allows the upper arm to ...

Tears to the specialized cartilage tissue in the shoulder known as the labrum can cause pain and instability in the shoulder. The labrum is a cup-shaped rim of cartilage that lines and reinforces the ...

Learn more about whether knee replacement might be the right choice for you. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. For many people with ...

The presentation was told primarily through the Story of "Mary,"* a 26 year old woman who was diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) four years after beginning psychotherapy. Although ...

Advancements in medical technology, technique and pain management have made it possible for many patients to have knee replacement on an outpatient basis. This offers many benefits to people who ...

Dr. David Mayman is Chief of the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service at HSS. He is one of a handful of national experts in computer navigation and robotics in hip and knee replacement ...

Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. For decades, kinesiology tape has been used by amateur and professional athletes, trainers and ...

Quick access to appointments for injuries and orthopedic pain. HSS Orthopedics Now provides access to general orthopedic care for injuries and pain for patients 12 years and older (18 years and older ...

If your child seems to have a limp, find out more about what might be behind it. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. It can be ...

Whether you can have an operation with a cold depends on what illness you have, how long you have been sick, the severity of your symptoms, and your individual risk factors. Your surgeon may recommend ...

Femoral osteotomy is a surgical procedure that is performed to correct specific deformities of the femur – the long bone in the upper leg – and the hip joint. Orthopedic surgeons perform the operation ...

In 2014, HSS expanded its partnership with the New York Knicks to include its developmental G League team, the Westchester Knicks. HSS is proud to provide the Westchester Knicks with the highest ...