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.

Neck pain that radiates to the arm or is accompanied by numbness or weakness is called cervical radiculopathy. Learn about the treatment options.

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

Get answers to common questions about cortisone shots. Learn how they work, the conditions they treat, their side effects, and how to know if you need one.

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.

Hospital for Special Surgery formally recognizes the role that spiritual support can play in coping with and recovering from physical illness. The chaplaincy services at HSS, which includes ...

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

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

ACL and MCL tears in the knee sometimes cause similar symptoms but have very different treatments. Learn about these injuries, which can occur in combination.

Your core is your body’s primary stabilizer. Also referred to as your trunk, your core is the center of your body, including the muscles that wrap around your torso from the abdominals to the lower ...