Articular cartilage can be damaged by a traumatic injury, progressive wear or systemic disease. Loss or erosion of articular cartilage causes pain, weakness and dysfunction. If left untreated, ...

Total ankle replacement, also known as total ankle arthroplasty, is a surgical treatment for ankle arthritis that is appropriate for some patients. Ankle replacement surgery has been an option for ...

Hip replacement is among the most common orthopedic procedures, with an estimated 544,000 such surgeries performed annually in the United States. In most cases, patients with osteoarthritis of the hip ...

Anesthesiologists at Hospital for Special Surgery work very closely with the orthopedic surgeons and entire perioperative team to ensure the safest and most comfortable experience for our patients ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. It can result in pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and fingers. In many cases, the condition can ...

You have pain in your shoulder, especially while reaching overhead, into your back pocket, and dressing yourself. If you experience these symptoms − even if you have no memory of injuring yourself − ...

“Our body’s position and alignment significantly impact the way we feel,” says HSS physical therapist Astrid DiVincent, PT, DPT, OCS. “If we spend our waking lives in poor positions, it will ...

Knee osteoarthritis can affect your quality of life and prevent you from doing things you love. You might assume that means a knee replacement, but there are many options for treatment that don’t ...

Explore the common causes of shin splints and stress fractures, typical signs and symptoms, and when to see a doctor. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in ...

The proper name for the condition is subacromial pain syndrome. This is an umbrella term that refers to pain under the acromion, the top outer edge of the shoulder bone. As many as two-thirds of ...

If you exercise regularly, it’s important to make sure you’re taking in enough energy to fully benefit from your efforts. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and overall health from the #1 in ...

Many people slouch in their chair while seated, which creates tension throughout the whole spine. If you’re in a slouched position, with your shoulders rounded forward and your lower back extended, ...