Sports hernias are commonly found in individuals with a mechanical disorder of the hip and can be resolved with surgery to fix the hip disorder alone in some cases, according to a recent Hospital for Special Surgery study.
A new study has identified factors that predict the ability of a professional dancer to return to professional performance after hip arthroscopy surgery.
For years, doctors have used platelet rich plasma (PRP) to promote healing in various surgeries, but a recent study demonstrates that a type of PRP did not improve healing after rotator cuff repair.
Knee replacement surgery takes far more time to conduct in overweight and obese patients than in normal weight patients, according to recent research at Hospital for Special Surgery.
Patients who undergo elective orthopedic surgeries at high-volume, regional hospitals have better surgical outcomes and experience fewer complications than those who undergo those surgeries at local hospitals.
An editorial in the New England Journal of Medicine argues that sleep-deprived physicians should not be permitted to proceed with an elective surgery without a patient’s informed, written consent.
Around the holidays, even the friendliest game of flag football can lead to injury. According to sports medicine doctors at Hospital for Special Surgery, older and newly active recreational athletes are particularly at risk for shoulder injuries.
Hospital for Special Surgery is announcing the creation of a new research center and its selection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to develop an International Consortium of Orthopedic Registries. The consortium will serve as a model for other medical device registries.
Hospital for Special Surgery physicians who focus on lupus, scleroderma and related conditions are traveling from New York City to Atlanta this week to share their recent findings at the 74th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.
Relatively few randomized clinical trials have been conducted involving people with Antiphospholipid Syndrome. To stimulate an international discussion on this topic, the APS Clinical Research Task Force is hosting a summit titled, “Breaking Out of the Box.”
New technologies and surgical techniques promise to “personalize” hip and knee replacement, according to research to be presented at an educational program at Hospital for Special Surgery October 15 and 16.
Scoliosis may sound like a frightening diagnosis, but proper treatment enables children with the condition to lead normal, active lives.
Almost 50 percent of patients undergoing orthopedic surgery have vitamin D deficiency that should be corrected before surgery to improve patient outcomes, based on a study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
Mini anterior hip replacement can often result in a swifter recovery and shorter hospital stay and have few precautions to follow to prevent dislocation, which is more common with the posterior approach.
For the second year in a row, Hospital for Special Surgery is the only hospital in New York State with an infection rate that is significantly lower than the state average for hip replacement, according to the 2009 report on hospital infection rates released by the State Department of Health.
Athletes with bone and cartilage knee damage who are treated with transplanted tissue can return to sports after surgery, according to a study reported at the annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Athletes who undergo arthroscopic surgery for a mechanical disorder of the hip have a good chance of being able to return to their sport at a high level of competition, according to a study that will be presented at the annual meeting of the AOSSM.
While most knee replacements will function well for years, patients should be aware of the signs of failure—including increased pain or decreased function—that may require a corrective procedure known as revision total knee replacement, if necessary.
A surgery developed at Hospital for Special Surgery can improve patient outcomes in individuals with severe adult flat foot deformity, a problem that is increasingly being seen in hospitals across the country.
Dr. Helene Pavlov, radiologist-in-chief at Hospital for Special Surgery, is available to discuss summertime bumps and bruises in children and what parents should understand about radiation safety regarding X-rays and other types of imaging.
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) plans to host a two-day international Osteoarthritis Summit in June 2011, bringing together a comprehensive multidisciplinary group of world renowned scientists, thought-leaders and industry representatives.
Hospital for Special Surgery announced the receipt of a $5 million commitment from CA Technologies, an IT management software and solutions company, to create a children's rehabilitation center.
With more young people participating in organized sports than ever before, it’s not surprising that the number of pediatric sports injuries is rising. Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries of the knee are particularly common.
Most elite gymnasts reach their peak at age 15 or 16, training 20 to 36 hours per week when a body’s calorie needs are at its highest. But in a sport where aesthetics can influence scores, some athletes adopt restrictive eating habits.
Total joint replacement has evolved into a reliable and effective way to relieve pain and restore function to joints that have been damaged or destroyed by arthritis or injury.
Investigators from Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a pathway involved in turning off inflammation that does not work properly in people with inflammatory arthritis.
A mobile compression device is as effective as medication at preventing the formation of blood clots after hip replacement surgery but provides greater patient safety.
Tears in the shoulder’s rotator cuff, a common sports injury, are painful and restricting. New research shows an approved therapy for osteoporosis, Forteo, may speed healing and improve patient outcomes.
While physicians strive to set realistic expectations for patients undergoing knee and hip joint replacements, a new study reveals that doctor and patient expectations are sometimes not aligned.
Biomineralization and osteoporosis investigator Adele L. Boskey, Ph.D., the Starr Chair in Mineralized Tissue Research at Hospital for Special Surgery, has been selected the 2010 recipient of the ORS/AOA Alfred R. Shands, Jr. Award.
Hospital for Special Surgery will host its 12th Annual Sports Medicine for the Young Athlete Conference To help athletic trainers, physical therapists and pediatricians understand the latest advances and techniques.
To further its leadership in delivering the highest quality care, Hospital for Special Surgery has created a Quality Research Center with an innovative structure for applying research methodologies to health-care quality issues.
Hospital for Special Surgery, (HSS), a world leader in orthopedics and rheumatology, announced its support of the Arthritis Foundation and Ad Council newly launched campaign, “Moving is the Best Medicine,” to raise awareness of osteoarthritis.
Investigators have identified a biomarker that could help doctors select patients with rheumatoid arthritis who will benefit from therapy with drugs such as Enbrel, a tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-antagonist drug.
A novel surgery using transplanted bone and cartilage may help young patients avoid a hip replacement after a specific traumatic injury to the hip joint, according to a case study by orthopedic trauma specialists at Hospital for Special Surgery.
Investigators have identified a new disease mechanism and therapeutic approach for a type of advanced kidney disease that is a common cause of complications in patients with lupus.
Athletes put less strain on their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while making a cut on a natural grass surface while wearing a cleat. This is the conclusion from a study by investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery that tested the strain placed on the ACL of four different shoe-surface interactions.
A team of anesthesiologists, nurses and orthopedic trauma surgeons from Hospital for Special Surgery headed for Haiti on Friday and have been performing surgery and tending to those impacted by the earthquake ever since.
Hospital for Special Surgery today announced that Mary K. Crow, M.D. has been appointed physician-in-chief and chair of the Division of Rheumatology. This appointment is effective as of April 1.
Work-hour restrictions and generational differences are compromising the learning experience. Changes are needed in the programs that train orthopedic surgeons, according to a study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery.
With cold and flu season upon us, it’s more important than ever to employ good practices to control the spread of infections and avoid illness. Hospital for Special Surgery employs a combination of infection-control measures. Some are highly sophisticated and others are basic good practices that can be adapted for use at home and in everyday life.
Hospital for Special Surgery today announced the establishment of one of the most comprehensive centers of excellence in the country for the treatment of all nonoperative and operative spine disorders.
Researchers have identified that Rituxan, a drug previously approved for the treatment of non-Hodgkin’s B cell lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis, can treat severe ANCA-associated vasculitis as effectively as cyclophosphamide, the current standard therapy. The news will be presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.
Investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a drug that is currently approved to treat certain types of cancer, Gleevec, that could provide the first treatment for scleroderma, a chronic connective tissue disease for which a treatment has remained elusive. The news will be presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.
According to a new study by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators presented at the American College of Rheumatology meeting Oct. 21, most lupus patients are not aware that their condition puts them at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and a counseling program is a valuable way to promote education and lifestyle change.
What exactly are “flexible flat feet”? And if a child has them, what should be done? Shevaun M. Doyle, M.D., pediatric orthopedist at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, has the answers.
Patients who have their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed are more likely to have subsequent knee surgery if they are women or are treated by a surgeon who does a low volume of ACL reconstructions, according to a study, conducted by investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery.
Recent advances in diagnostic imaging techniques and hip arthroscopy procedures are giving physicians better tools with which to treat hip pain. The International Society for Hip Arthroscopy meeting, hosted by Hospital for Special Surgery, brings together surgeons from all over the world to take an in-depth look at hip arthroscopy and its potential benefits.
Increasingly, hip specialists are now able to slow or reverse the progression of degenerative hip disease, get patients back to their chosen activities and, in some cases, reduce the need for more extensive surgeries, according to doctors at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
Investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery, collaborating with researchers from other institutions, have contributed to the discovery that a gene called interferon regulator factor-8 (IRF-8) is involved in the development of diseases such as periodontitis (gum disease), rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.
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