Discover essential information about youth sports injuries, including tips for parents on prevention and recovery.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your ConditionWhen you have a health problem, it's always important to understand what it is, what its course may be, and how it is treated. When you have a chronic ...

Degenerative disc disease is the progressive deterioration of spinal discs and arthritic changes in facet joints due to wear and tear from aging.

Most people with active lifestyles will need surgery to recover from a complete Achilles tendon rupture. Learn more about this injury and the surgery.

Inflammatory arthritis is used to describe a group of diseases caused by an overactive immune system. Learn more from top rheumatology specialists at HSS.

MRI, CT, and Ultrasound are among the specialties at Hospital for Special Surgery's Department of Radiology and Imaging. The Department is considered the premier Radiology department in the nation.

Osseointegration is a procedure for amputee patients where a metal implant is anchored into the existing bone. Learn more about the risk and advantages.

Cartilage repair is an innovative surgery to treat damaged articular cartilage. Learn more about the types of procedures performed at HSS.

What is a compound fracture? Why is a compound fracture dangerous? Can a compound fracture be life-threatening? How are compound fractures treated? What should you do when a person has a compound ...

Three common types of scoliosis can be found in children and adolescents; congenital scoliosis,diopathic scoliosis, and neuromuscular scoliosis.

Cerebral palsy can cause a complex array of orthopedic problems. Learn the various methods rehabilitation therapists and orthopedists use to treat them.

Learn why cosmetic foot surgery (foot surgery done solely to improve one's looks) is not recommended.