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 ...

Since its founding in 1863, HSS has trained the minds, hearts, and hands of some of the finest orthopedic surgeons in the United States. A steadfast commitment to excellence in education dates back to ...

The anterior collateral ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are two of the four main ligaments that help stabilize the knee. The other two are the posterior cruciate ligament or PCL ...

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 ...

World-class orthopedic care, where you live. Our doctors are here for you no matter where you live. We’re constantly looking for ways to make our expertise more accessible – so that you can get back ...

HSS publishes a Report to the Community each year that details our commitment to education and outreach programs within and outside of HSS to ensure all community members have access to the best ...

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 ...

HSS is ranked #1 in the world and #1 in the nation for orthopedics and #3 in the nation for rheumatology. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved. Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us ...

Because movement is a gift. Donations to HSS power life-changing orthopedic and rheumatologic care and leading research. Your support helps us find better treatments for musculoskeletal conditions, ...

Your core includes your abdominal muscles, plus more in your back and pelvis. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the world's #1 in orthopedics. Your core is your body’s ...

The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon located in the back of the leg. It connects the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles in the calf to an insertion point at the calcaneus (heel bone). It is the ...

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 ...