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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Various lumbar spine fusion surgey methods can alleviate back pain when other treatments fail. Techniques include PLF, ALIF, PLIF, TLIF, ALIF, LLIF and others.

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is when the protective capsule around the shoulder joint contracts causing pain and restricting movement.

Get advice on correct calorie amounts and proper dietary and nutrition for healing after orthopedic surgery from the experts at Hospital for Special Surgery.