The mission of the Department of Biomechanics is to apply principles of engineering and materials science to solve orthopedic problems by conducting basic and applied research that translates to the ...

While commonly referred to as a “broken wrist,” most wrist fractures are actually fractures of one or both of the two bones of the forearm, the radius and the ulna. A fracture of the distal radius is ...

Through comprehensive assessments, registered nurse case managers and clinical social workers develop an individualized plan to safely transition patients to the next phase of their care. The ...

Broken ankles are painful and temporarily disabling. If a fractured ankle is not properly treated, it can lead to significant, long-term complications and debility. A broken ankle is a fracture or ...

Patients with complex orthopedic trauma come to HSS from around the world. The HSS Orthopedic Trauma Service in New York City is a world-renowned facility staffed with the top specialists in trauma ...

Hands on care. Saturday hours available. Doctors of Physical Therapy. Certified Hand Therapist. Facility offers: ACL Prevention, Return to Sport Training, Pilates, & Running Analysis. Ivy Rehab ...

Prescription orthotics can help ease pressure and stress on the foot and improve your ability to walk or play sports you love. Here’s what to know. Advice to improve your movement, fitness, and ...

Tendonitis is a general term to describe inflammation of a tendon, a thick, rope-like tissue that attaches a bone to a muscle. Tendonitis differs from arthritis, which refers to inflammation of a ...

A comprehensive overview of your experience before, during, and after surgery ...

Jenny DeJesus is a Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery. She obtained her BSN, MSN, and DNP from Hunter Bellevue School of ...

The James M. Benson Sports Rehabilitation Center and Tisch Sports Performance Center specialize in the treatment and prevention of orthopedic and sports-related injuries, and offer the most advanced ...

The shoulder is a complex multi-directional ball-and-socket joint which allows movement in many directions. Shoulder instability and dislocation occur when the shoulder capsule is stretched or torn, ...