We enhance the quality of patient lives through cutting edge research in diagnostic imaging. The Department of Radiology and Imaging is nationally and internationally recognized as the premier center ...

Spinal stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal or tunnel that houses the neural elements (nerves) that travel along the spinal column. The narrowing can be central stenosis (referring to the ...

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 ...

Dr. A. Holly Johnson is an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon at HSS specializing in helping people return to their pre-injury level of activity, whether that is running ultra-marathons, playing ...

Hip arthritis is one of the most commonly treated conditions at HSS. How does the hip joint work? What is hip arthritis? What causes hip arthritis? What are the symptoms of hip arthritis? If I have ...

One key to dealing with knee pain is to strengthen the muscles that support the joint. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. If you’ve got ...

HSS is recognized internationally as a leader in pioneering new ways to care for people with spine conditions. Our exceptional patient care, rigorous infection control protocols and leading-edge ...

Tendonitis is a general term to describe inflammation of a tendon, a thick, rope-like tissue that attaches a bone to a muscle. Tendonitis differs from arthritis, which refers to inflammation of a ...

Arthroscopy is the examination of the interior of a joint by using an arthroscope or "scope" – a flexible, fiber-optic tube with a small camera that is connected to a monitor. This allows a surgeon to ...

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 ...

HSS is the world's leading academic medical center dedicated to musculoskeletal health. We are ranked No. 1 in orthopedics worldwide by Newsweek, and No. 1 in orthopedics in the United States for 15 ...

Online learning has become popular across the country, and with children spending more time in front of a computer, managing their posture is crucial. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and ...