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8-Mar-2023 5:00 PM EST
Study: Higher Fracture Risk After Total Hip Replacement When Cementless Implant Used to Treat Femoral Neck Fracture
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A study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and other centers found that total hip replacement performed with a cementless prosthesis for a femoral neck fracture led to a higher rate of a second fracture and subsequent revision surgery. The research was presented today at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. The results were also published online in The Journal of Arthroplasty in October 2022.

7-Mar-2023 7:00 PM EST
3D Surface Topographic Scans Yield Reliable Spine Range of Motion Measurements in Adolescents
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Cameras that can scan an entire body in a fraction of a second can give spinal surgeons an accurate assessment of how much range of motion youth with scoliosis have in their torso – a critical piece of information for guiding management of people with the condition, researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City have found.

7-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EST
Study: Intraoperative 3-D Imaging Can Improve Accuracy of Pedicle Screw Placement in Spine Surgery
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A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) found that intraoperative three-dimensional (3D) imaging was superior to two-dimensional radiographs in confirming the accuracy of pedicle screw placement during spine surgery. The research was presented today at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

Released: 14-Dec-2022 5:00 PM EST
Stay on Your Toes This Winter: Protect Your Feet During Cold Weather Months
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In the winter, orthopedic specialists at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) often see an uptick in injuries and foot problems that could be avoided with good practices. They offer advice for preparing for weather challenges.

Newswise: More than the Eye Can See: Hospital for Special Surgery First in NYS to Use Augmented Reality Guidance in Spine Surgery
Released: 7-Dec-2022 5:20 PM EST
More than the Eye Can See: Hospital for Special Surgery First in NYS to Use Augmented Reality Guidance in Spine Surgery
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An orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) performed the first augmented reality-guided spine surgery in New York State: a successful spinal decompression and fusion on a 28-year-old male patient.

Newswise: After Years of Ankle Pain and Limited Mobility, Life-Changing Surgery at HSS
Released: 6-Dec-2022 6:25 PM EST
After Years of Ankle Pain and Limited Mobility, Life-Changing Surgery at HSS
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Vast improvements in ankle replacement implants, technology and surgical techniques have made ankle replacement surgery a viable option for many patients suffering from severe arthritis. A Long Island woman says the surgery gave her a new lease on life.

Newswise: HSS Foot and Ankle Surgeon Spearheads Event to Provide New Shoes and Free Foot Exams to Homeless
Released: 2-Dec-2022 6:05 PM EST
HSS Foot and Ankle Surgeon Spearheads Event to Provide New Shoes and Free Foot Exams to Homeless
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Dr. Matthew Conti, a foot and ankle surgeon at HSS, and colleagues provided more than 100 pairs of new shoes and socks and offered free foot exams to homeless people. Dr. Conti launched the nonprofit Our Hearts to Your Soles when he was 15 years old with his father, also a foot and ankle surgeon.

   
Released: 17-Nov-2022 3:35 PM EST
Homeless to Receive New Shoes and Free Foot Exams by Orthopedic Surgeons in NYC on November 19
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Dr. Matthew Conti, a foot and ankle surgeon, will provide 250 free pairs of new shoes and offer free foot exams to the homeless at the Mainchance Drop-In Center in NYC on Nov. 19. He launched the nonprofit “Our Hearts to Your Soles” when he was 15 years old with his father, also a foot and ankle surgeon.

   
14-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EST
Mast Cell Levels May Explain Sex Differences in Osteoarthritis Pain
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Investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have discovered that at the time of total knee replacement, women have significantly increased levels of immune cells called mast cells in synovial tissue surrounding the knee joint than men. Their findings, presented today at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, ACR Convergence 2022, may help future research explore why women with knee osteoarthritis report worse pain than men.

13-Nov-2022 11:00 AM EST
Study Examines Total Knee Replacement in Patients Under 21
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A new study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has evaluated trends in the use of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients under 21 in the United States. The study was reported at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2022 meeting.

13-Nov-2022 10:00 AM EST
HSS Research Uncovers How UV Light Triggers Immune Activation and Disease Flares in Lupus
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After sun exposure, people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) frequently develop skin rashes, which often are accompanied by a flare of their overall disease. This connection between ultraviolet (UV) light and disease flares in lupus is well known, but the way in which UV exposure actually triggers the disease has been poorly understood.

13-Nov-2022 9:00 AM EST
Study Finds Chronic-Pain Management, Falls and Limited Access to Care Are Critical Issues Among Medically Underserved
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To improve the health of a community, the first step is to identify its most pressing needs. To that end, in 2022 Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) implemented a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach to assess musculoskeletal health needs, identify health disparities and support the development of initiatives to address unmet needs.

12-Nov-2022 1:00 PM EST
Participation Doubles After Lupus Support Group at HSS Transitions to Virtual Format During Pandemic
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A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) highlights the success of a lupus peer support and education group that transitioned to a virtual format during the pandemic. In addition to receiving high marks from group members, participation more than doubled after the meetings went remote.

Released: 12-Nov-2022 8:00 AM EST
HSS Rheumatologists, Social Worker Honored by American College of Rheumatology
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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) have honored two rheumatologists and a social worker at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) with prestigious awards. Each year, the ACR and ARP recognize members who have made outstanding contributions to the field of rheumatology. The ceremony took place at the ACR Convergence meeting in Philadelphia on November 12.

Released: 1-Aug-2022 5:05 PM EDT
What to Look For in a Physical Therapy Facility
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After an injury or surgery, physical therapy often plays an essential role in recovery. It can also improve fitness and function for people dealing with chronic pain. Experts from Hospital for Special Surgery offer tips on what to look for in a PT facility.

6-Jun-2022 10:00 AM EDT
HSS Presents Rheumatoid Arthritis Research at 2022 EULAR Annual Congress
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At this year’s European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) Congress, held June 1 to 4 in Copenhagen, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented new research related to the treatment and management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The studies focus on the tapering of treatment in patients whose disease is well controlled, real-world outcomes for targeted therapies, assessing the effects of biologic treatments on immune cells from patients with RA, and the underlying mechanisms of arthritis triggered by immune checkpoint therapies used to treat cancer.

3-Jun-2022 10:00 AM EDT
Computer Vision Tool Improves the Ability to Distinguish Rheumatoid Arthritis from Osteoarthritis in Damaged Joint Tissue
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A new study led by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) investigators in New York City has found that their computer vision tool effectively distinguishes rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from osteoarthritis (OA) in joint tissue taken from patients who underwent total knee replacement (TKR). The results suggest the machine learning model will help improve research processes in the short term and optimize patient care in the future. The findings were presented today at the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) Congress 2022.

2-Jun-2022 12:00 PM EDT
New HSS Study Defines Disease Characteristics for Patients with Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
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A new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has further clarified the clinical manifestations of undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD). The findings were published as an abstract in the meeting journal of the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) 2022 Congress.

2-Jun-2022 10:00 AM EDT
Study Underscores Importance of Multidisciplinary Medical Team for Pregnant Women with Lupus
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A study that includes researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary medical team to counsel and provide care for women with systemic lupus erythematosus, the most common form of lupus, who become pregnant. Using a nationwide database, the investigators reviewed the records of more than 50,000 patients with lupus who gave birth over a 10-year period. Findings revealed a higher rate of fetal morbidity and severe maternal morbidity compared to women who did not have lupus.

Released: 25-Apr-2022 10:00 AM EDT
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Opens Major Expansion on Long Island
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Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s top-ranked health system specialized in orthopedic care, marked a major expansion and renovation of its Uniondale location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week. In response to high demand from patients on Long Island, close to 18,000 square feet were added, nearly doubling the facility size to 37,000 square feet. In addition to new physician suites and exam rooms, the location now has a second MRI and a new state-of-the-art physical therapy center.



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