Every doctor at HSS is uniquely focused on treating musculoskeletal conditions.

Join Sue Xiao Yu, Clinical Nutritionist at HSS, as she explores the importance of nutrition in managing lupus, highlighting anti-inflammatory foods and essential nutrients to support overall health.

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, ...

What is pain science education? Pain science education is used by physical therapists to teach people with pain – especially those with chronic pain – self-empowerment that helps them manage their own ...

The anterior collateral ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament (MCL) are two of the four main ligaments that help stabilize the knee. The other two are the posterior cruciate ligament or PCL ...

One of the most common types of labral tears of the shoulder is the SLAP tear, also known as a SLAP lesion. SLAP stands for "superior labrum from anterior to posterior." This type of shoulder labral ...

Cortisone shots are another term for steroid injections, as cortisone is a type of corticosteroid. There are many different types of steroid injections that can be used for many different reasons. In ...

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), also known as radiofrequency neurotomy or radiofrequency rhizotomy, is a minimally invasive procedure that uses localized heat generated by radiofrequency waves to ...

Dr. Jensen Henry is an orthopedic surgeon at HSS and an Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College. She specializes in foot and ankle surgery with a passion for patient-centered, ...

What is chronic ankle pain? Chronic ankle pain is pain or discomfort in the ankle that has been present for a long time (typically, more than six weeks, and in many cases, months to even years). Many ...

The wrist is one of the most complicated joints in the body. It allows you to wave, hammer, stir and throw objects. When that motion is compromised by discomfort or injury, it can dramatically impair ...

When we think about performing tasks with the upper extremities, what usually comes to mind is our hands and wrists. But without the elbow, so much of what you do each day would be impossible. Think ...