1. What is antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder in which the patient’s immune system makes antibodies (antiphospholipid antibodies [aPL]) ...

What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, is the most common hereditary neuropathy. It is slightly more common in ...

Dr Efstathia Tzatha is a double-board certified Attending Neurologist at HSS specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases, including peripheral neuropathy, myopathy, spine ...

1. What is antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)? Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune disorder in which the patient’s immune system makes antibodies (antiphospholipid antibodies [aPL]) ...

Dr. Storm Horine is an anesthesiologist in the Pain Management Division at the Hospital for Special Surgery and is board certified in both anesthesiology and pain medicine. He specializes in ...

Dr. April Fetzer is a double-board certified non-operative spine physician at HSS at NCH. Her expertise includes individualized diagnosis and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal disorders with special ...

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 ...

If you have rheumatoid arthritis or another rheumatic disease, your doctor may prescribe a type of medication called a DMARD. These medications relieve inflammation and pain in people with rheumatic ...

A previously healthy 63-year-old female fell from a step ladder and sustained a left-sided hip fracture. She arrived through our emergency department and radiographs revealed a minimally displaced ...

Terrance has worked with a spectrum of sports medicine patients with a focus on the overhead thrower. His interests lie in the treatment of the shoulder and sports elbow, ACL pathology and hip ...

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 ...

Michael Lockshin, MD, is Professor Emeritus of Medicine at HSS and retired from HSS on January 31st, 2023. Dr. Lockshin continues to be the Director Emeritus of the Barbara Volcker Center for Women ...