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 ...

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]) ...

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 ...

Dr. Lisa Sammaritano joined Hospital for Special Surgery in 1988, when she began her fellowship in rheumatic diseases. She maintains a clinical practice and conducts clinical research focused on ...

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 ...

The main entrance to the HSS ASC of Manhattan is at 1233 2nd Avenue. However, patients traveling by car can be picked up and dropped off at the entrance at 248 East 65 th Street. Since street parking ...

Since 2004, HSS has proudly served the New York Liberty as the team physicians, providing first-class medical care for the athletes year-round as the team’s longest-standing partner and its first-ever ...

Alexandra MacKenzie is an occupational therapist/certified hand therapist and is the Clinical Lead in the Hand and Upper Extremity Center. She enjoys treating a wide variety of upper extremity ...

Astrid DiVincent received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 2015. Astrid is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy through the American Board ...

What is a periacetabular osteotomy? A periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a surgical treatment for hip dysplasia that is caused by a deformity in the acetabulum, the curved portion of the pelvis that ...

Pediatric foot deformity is a term that includes a range of conditions that may affect the bones, tendons, and muscles of the foot. Among those most frequently treated at HSS are cavus foot, tarsal ...