Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have identified multiple clinical and biologic markers that correlate with adverse pregnancies, including, most recently, the activation of complement, a series of proteins that protect us from invading microbes.
Findings from a new study conducted by researchers from Hospital for Special Surgery suggest that lower socioeconomic status at the community level significantly increases the risk of pain and poor function following a knee replacement.
A low-impact exercise program offered by Hospital for Special Surgery in senior centers is improving quality of life for many older adults with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Hospital for Special Surgery researchers evaluated the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) in patients with lupus and found that the questionnaire is valid in assessing subjective patient experience.
A study at Hospital for Special Surgery finds that a support group addressing the psychological and educational needs of people with lupus is a valuable resource to help them cope with the disease.
A new study by a group at Hospital for Special Surgery reveals that blacks in the U.S. are at a significantly higher risk of requiring a revision than American whites, and that socioeconomic factors may play an important role in revision risk.
Studies are underway to determine if a new modular partial wrist replacement will allow for better movement and last longer than traditional implants for people seeking relief from painful wrist arthritis.
For the sixth consecutive year, Hospital for Special Surgery has been ranked the top hospital in the country for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report in its 2015 “Best Hospitals” survey. The hospital was also ranked no. 3 in rheumatology, in association with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
One of the most prevalent and anxiety-provoking concerns among patients with lupus is whether it is safe to become pregnant. A study led by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery finds that most women can expect a good pregnancy outcome if their lupus is inactive and they are free of risk factors.
Hospital for Special Surgery has received a $2.76 million grant to establish a program aimed at preventing injuries among young athletes.
Orthopedic surgeons are seeing an epidemic of anterior cruciate ligament injuries among young athletes, and a large number of patients who have surgery to reconstruct a torn ACL undergo a second knee operation later on, according to a study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).
Two new studies at Hospital for Special Surgery find that bariatric surgery prior to joint replacement is a cost-effective option to improve outcomes in severely overweight patients.
A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery finds that patients who go home after knee replacement and receive physical therapy at home do as well as those who go to an in-patient rehabilitation facility.
A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) finds that people in certain racial and socioeconomic groups are at a disadvantage when it comes to care they receive after fracturing a hip.
A study at Hospital for Special Surgery finds that hip replacement surgery is an excellent option to alleviate pain and improve function in juvenile arthritis patients under age 35 when conservative treatments fail to provide relief.
Hospital for Special Surgery physicians and researchers to present innovative studies at annual meeting of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Metal allergy, a little-known problem, caused systemic pain, severe weakness and fatigue for a woman after knee replacement. The symptoms resolved when the implants were finally replaced with ones that her body could tolerate.
A study at Hospital for Special Surgery finds that older adults experienced less pain, reduced stiffness and less fatigue after participating in a hospital-based exercise program.
The Early RA Support and Education program at Hospital for Special Surgery addresses the needs of people with rheumatoid arthritis. After participating in the free program, based on patient-identified outcomes, 90 percent of participants said they could make informed decisions about their RA.
Hospital for Special Surgery researchers found that body mass index (BMI) plays a role in rheumatoid arthritis patients’ ability to achieve a sustained remission. Those who were significantly underweight or overweight/obese were the least likely to remain in remission.
More than 50 studies involving researchers from Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City will be presented at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting in Boston.
A study by Hospital for Special Surgery researchers finds that total hip replacement is an excellent option for patients under age 35 when conservative treatments fail to provide relief.
A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery identifies a new cell signaling pathway that contributes to the development and progression of inflammatory bone erosion, which occurs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The study was published online in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Hospital that oversees care for a number of major professional teams offers advice to parents, coaches and athletes for playing it safe.
On Saturday, August 9, students in the NYC Public Schools Athletic League will have the opportunity to receive a free comprehensive health screening at the official hospital for the New York Football Giants.
It's important for people to do their homework before deciding where to go for physical therapy, according to experts at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
Once again, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has been ranked the No. 1 hospital in the country for orthopedics by U.S.News & World Report in its 2014 “Best Hospitals” survey. The hospital is also nationally ranked No. 3 in rheumatology, in association with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Improvements in implant design have prompted more people with severe arthritis in their ankle to consider ankle replacement to relieve pain. The newest implant is considered by many to be an advance over previous models, designed to better reproduce the ankle’s natural motion and last longer.
Renowned orthopedic physicians and rehabilitation staff of Hospital for Special Surgery, along with distinguished guest lecturers, will offer the most up-to-date information on medical advances, best practices and rehabilitation techniques for recreational and professional athletes with a wide range of sports injuries.
Todd J. Albert, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and President of The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, has been selected as the new Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director of the leading orthopedic hospital in the country, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City.
While many overweight patients intend to lose weight after joint replacement, a study at Hospital for Special Surgery finds that although some are able to achieve this goal, equal numbers of patients actually gain weight after hip or knee replacement. Patients who lose weight have better joint replacement outcomes in terms of function and activity level two years down the road.
A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery finds that electromyography (EMG) testing to determine the quality of donor nerves can improve the outcome of nerve transfer surgery to restore function in patients with a brachial plexus injury.
Total knee replacement for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents greater challenges, as RA patients generally have more health concerns than patients with osteoarthritis. However, researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery found that same-day bilateral knee replacement surgery is safe for select patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is the first hospital in the country to utilize OrthoSecure(TM), a novel computer-based system for operating rooms that is designed to improve the care of patients undergoing a knee or hip replacement and to minimize the number of implant parts that are erroneously opened and not used. OrthoSecure(TM) could lead to increased efficiency and significant saving to the U.S. health care industry.
After hip replacement surgery, many patients are anxious to resume driving. A new study using a sophisticated interactive driving simulator finds that patients can safely get back behind the wheel after four weeks, challenging the conventional wisdom that they should wait six weeks.
People who sustain the most common type of hip fracture are at increased risk of complications. A special type of MRI developed at Hospital for Special Surgery can show a detailed image following fracture repair, without the distortion caused by metal surgical screws that are problematic in standard MRIs.
One of the biggest concerns of patients considering knee replacement is the amount of pain they will have after surgery. Although it is a very successful operation overall to relieve arthritis pain and restore function, persistent postoperative pain can be a problem for some individuals. Researchers determined which patients were at highest risk for increased postoperative pain based on demographic and surgical variables.
Over the past two years, an expert in revision hip and knee replacement surgery has seen an increase in the number of people needing a second surgery. When a knee or hip implant wears out or another problem develops, people often need a second surgery in which the existing implant or components are taken out and replaced.
A study presented at the American Public Health Association shows the benefits of an exercise program offered by Hospital for Special Surgery in senior centers in New York City's Chinatown and in Flushing, Queens
A survey among rheumatologists finds many face moral dilemmas when trying to do what’s best for their patients in the current health care environment.
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery found that people who lacked good social connections were much more likely to experience serious, ongoing pain following total hip replacement surgery two or more years after the procedure.
Using Facebook chats to convey health information is becoming more common. A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City set out to find the best way to boost participation in the chats to raise awareness of lupus, an autoimmune disease.
Delaying treatment for rheumatoid arthritis could greatly increase the likelihood that patients will suffer joint damage and experience disability two years out, according to a new study from Hospital for Special Surgery.
Pregnant women who have lupus are at increased risk of adverse outcomes. Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City have identified a biomarker that may predict who is most at risk.
Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City along with two other institutions have been awarded $1 million from the Arthritis Foundation to validate the use of new MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) techniques and newly identified biomarkers to solve this vexing problem.
Many drugs such as agents for cancer or autoimmune diseases have nasty side effects because while they kill disease-causing cells, they also affect healthy cells. Now a new study has demonstrated a technique for developing more targeted drugs, by using molecular “robots” to hone in on more specific populations of cells.
U.S. News & World Report has again named Hospital for Special Surgery the top hospital in the country for orthopedics in its 2013 “Best Hospitals” survey. The hospital also ranked as a leader in rheumatology at number four in the nation.
A natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage and improve symptoms in patients who have cartilage damage in their knee, according to a study by researchers from Hospital for Special Surgery.
Jo A. Hannafin, M.D., Ph.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, has been named the first female president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).
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